A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1549, 1679
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Unhumane, Wnhumane, Onhumain, adj. [17th c. Eng. vnhumane (1605); Humane adj.] Inhumane, cruel, savage. Cf. Inhumane adj. —1533 Boece 178b.
Satrahell … was als vnhumane towart the commouns 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 119/1.
Ther for ȝe hef committit ane onhumain act in sa far as ȝe vald gar sla me for my guide seruice 1679 Wodrow MSS XXXVII No. 7.
We sall give som small accompt … of ther crewaltie and wnhumane dealing
