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unˈsuited, ppl. a.
[un-1 8, 8 d.]
†1. Not sued for. Obs. rare—1.
1599Extr. Aberd. Reg. (1848) II. 189 Sindrie our subjectis..sustening gryt loss..in thair persones and gudes, be the piracie of Ingland, quhilkis..hes lyin ouer vnsuted for.
2. Not suited or adapted; unfitted, unfit.
1598Sidney's Astr. & Stella li, My heart..is euen irkt that so sweet Comedie, By such vnsuted speech should hindred be. 1657Austen Fruit Trees ii. 74 Therefore are his waies often so unsuted to the apprehensions of men. 1677Gilpin Demonol. iii. ix. 55 A work..such as had neither bee unsuited to the power of Christ, nor unlawful in it self. 1819Scott Ivanhoe xliv, Like a garment unsuited to the climate in which I seek to dwell. 1847Smeaton Builder's Man. 142 It is unsuited for the purpose to which it is applied. 1861Buckle Civiliz. II. i. 136 The municipal privileges..being unsuited to the habits of the people.
b. Not accommodated or supplied.
1796Burke Let. Noble Lord Wks. VIII. 59 So that no constitution-fancier may go unsuited from his shop. |