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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Indiscreit, adj. Also: indiscreet. [ME. indiscrete (1413), -creet (16th c.).]
a. Lacking discretion. c1500-c1512 Dunb. ix. 91 (M).
I schryve me … Off incontritioun, of confessioun indiscreit c1590 Fowler I. 30/110.
Deyfeid and made a god of pepill indiscreit
b. Uncivil, impolite, unfriendly. a 1699 Sel. Biog. II. 357.
The first night he was so indiscreet as to put me into a gousty, cold [etc.] ... room
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