a. Sc. [UN-1 7.] Dreary; uncomfortable; unfriendly.

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1768.  Ross, Helenore, II. 68. Tyn heart, tyn a’; we’ll even tak sic bield, As thir uncouthy heather hills can yield.

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1835.  D. Webster, Orig. Sc. Rhymes, 25 (E. D. D.). Think ye the auld uncouthie byke Wad wish them parted?

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