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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unkindlines,) Wnkyndlynes, n. [e.m.E. vnkindlynesse (1587); Kindliness n.] Aggression, hostility. —c1475 Wall. ix 347.
A tyran ryngis in ire full cruelly Apon the se … we fand nane in that art, That proffryt ws sic wnkyndlynes [1570 vs ony sic vnkyndnes]
