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† unsigˈnificant, a. Obs.
[un-1 7 and 5 b. Cf. unsignifying.]
Not significant, unmeaning; insignificant. (Freq. c 1635–c 1665.)
1603Holland Plutarch's Mor. 643 Yet will they..participate with them in a kinde of voice, not altogether inarticulate and unsignificant. 1630R. Johnson's Kingd. & Commw. 82 The Duke..is but a voice unsignificant; for the Senate carrieth the sword. 1673R. Allestree Ladies Calling i. 123 She..is like..to give but an unsignificant attendance at it.
Hence † unsigˈnificantly adv. Obs.
1644Milton Areop. (Arb.) 74 The Temple of Janus..might now not unsignificantly be set open. a1662Heylin Laud (1668) 5 Which words had been impertinently, and unsignificantly used. |