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uncomely

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English uncomli, uncomelich, uncumelich, unkumelich, equivalent to un- +? comely.

Adjective

uncomely (comparative uncomelier, superlative uncomeliest)

  1. Not comely.

Etymology 2

From Middle English uncomly, uncomli, from the adjective (see above).

Adverb

uncomely (comparative more uncomely, superlative most uncomely)

  1. In an uncomely way; inappropriately, unappealingly.

References

  • James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928) , “Uncomely”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume X, Part 1 (Ti–U), London: Clarendon Press, OCLC 15566697, page 92, column 1.

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uncomeliness

English

Etymology

From uncomely +? -ness.

Noun

uncomeliness (uncountable)

  1. The state or condition of being uncomely; unattractiveness.
    • , II.17:
      I am of a stature somewhat under the meane. This default hath not only uncomlinesse in it, but also incommoditie.

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