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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1498-1499
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(Unreule,) Unreul, -rewle, n. [Late ME vnrule (once, 1422); Reule n.1] Misrule. Also pl., instances of misconduct, disorderly behaviour. Cf. Wanr(e)ule n. — a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 703 (Asl.).
The rage of his [sc. the Antechrist's] vnrewle for to refound —pl. c1420 Wynt. v 3724 (W).
The welth that … Gerris thé thusgatis mysknaw thi syne, Forthy it nedis that ressoune Thyne vnreullis habandoun [R. Wnrewlyd statys inbawdowne, C. Wnrewllyt statis habandoun]
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