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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Unstormyer, compar. adj. [19th c. Eng. unstormy (1823); Stormy adj.] In fig. context: Less turbulent; more settled. —c1590 Fowler II 157/4.
How far fortoun hes pouar in mans affairs … men in calmer and vnstormyer tymes may mak gud provisioun to keip him [sc. a flood] in his naturel course