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unˈequalness
[un-1 12: cf. unequal a.]
1. The quality of being unequal.
1550Bale Image Both Ch. ii. xxi. N nn iij b, As for the vnequalnesse of length in y⊇ furlongs & cubits [etc.]. 1561T. Hoby tr. Castiglione's Courtyer iv. (1577) T vij b, Bestowing promotions and honors according to the vnequalnesse of desertes. 1652French Yorksh. Spa xiii. 102, I forbid much variety of meats, because of the unequalness of their concoction. 1698Atterbury Serm. (1737) IV. 308 This unequalness in acting..will draw upon a man the suspicion of hypocrisy. 1776Ann. Reg. 148 Notwithstanding the unequalness of the wind..he only missed the target three times. 1880Wood's Guide Steam-Engine Indicator (title-p.), Geometrical Sketch, showing the Cause of Unequalness.
†2. Lack of equity; unfairness. Obs.
1628tr. Mathieu's Powerfull Favorite 126 The vapours of his way-ward disposition, of his distrust and vnequalnesse. 1695Def. Vind. Deprived Bps. 98 The very unequalness of it [sc. a contract] would be in Equity a strong Presumption. |