Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1818
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UNLIFE-LIKE, adj. Weak-looking, unhealthy, not full of life and vigour (Cai. 1905 E.D.D.; Sh. 1973). See life-like, s.v. Life.Slk. 1818 Hogg B. of Bodsbeck xvii.:
I see the chaps are living, an' no that unlife-like, as a body may say.
