† imˈpropery Obs.
[ad. L. improperium reproach, opprobrium; cf. F. improperie: see improperate v.1]
Reproach, upbraiding.
1542 Becon Pathw. Prayer ii. B vij b, Sara..desyrynge to be delyuered from the impropery & imbraydyng..of a certayne default. |