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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unsolid(e, adj. [17th c. Eng. vnsolide (1611), unsolid (1639); Solid adj.] Lacking in substance, having no firm basis. —1593 Misc. Maitl. C. I 58.
The presbiterie debarris Connald Strutheris for his vnsolid speichis … contrair to the groundis of trewe religioun fra the communioune 1600-1610 Melvill 29.
My naturalitie and easie lerning by the ear maid me the mair unsolide and unreadie to use the forme of the art [sc. singing]
