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uncleanly

Uncleanly (adj) means Dirty, unhygienic, not clean.

adj
1
Dirty, unhygienic, not clean.
2
Not pure in a moral or religious sense.
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Etymology

From Middle English unclenlī, onclenlich, from Old English unclǣnlīc, equivalent to un- + cleanly.

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What is the meaning of uncleanly?

"uncleanly" (adj) means dirty, unhygienic, not clean.

What are the different meanings of uncleanly?

"uncleanly" has 2 main meanings: 1. Dirty, unhygienic, not clean; 2. Not pure in a moral or religious sense.

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