▪ I. unˈchristianlike, a.
(un-1 7 c.)
| 1610 in Harl. Misc. (Malh.) III. 111 This vnchristian-like conspiracie. 1646 E. F[isher] Marrow Mod. Divin. (ed. 2) 3 Neither let us have such unchristianlike expressions amongst us. 1709 Steele Tatler No. 38 ¶1 That Unchristian-like and Bloody Custom of Duelling. 1754 Connoisseur No. 13. 77 That unchristian-like instrument the Jews-Harp. 1824 L. M. Hawkins Annaline I. 188 Do not think that any observations I make are allied to so unchristianlike a spirit. 1866 Routledge's Ev. Boy's Ann. 197 It is one of the most ungentlemanly and blackguardly things.., not to say unchristianlike and despicable. |
▪ II. unˈchristianlike, adv.
(un-1 11 b.)
| 1700–1 R. Gough Hist. Myddle (1875) 184 Hee grievously complained that his nephew had soe unchristian-like used his owne father. 1784 P. Wright New Bk. Martyrs 796/1, I thank God I have not led my life as unchristian-like as many have done. |