Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UNMAINNERFU, adj. Rude, discourteous, unmannerly (Sh., Abd. 1973). See Mainner, n. Used adv. in quot.Slk. 1896 A. J. B. Paterson Mist from Yarrow 95:
He seems unco ravelled aboot what can hae come o' ye efter he left ye sae unmainnerfu' on the brae-face amang the stanes.
