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Uncomely

adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Homely.
Adjective
  1. 1
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In an uncomely way; inappropriately, unappealingly.

    "The first troupe was a monstrous rablement / Of fowle misshapen wights, of which some were / Headed like Owles, with beckes vncomely bent […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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