unright

1 of 2

adjective

un·​right

"+

: wrong, unjust

unright

2 of 2

noun

"

: wrong, injustice

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English unriht, unright, from Old English unriht, from un- entry 1 + riht, adjective, right

Noun

Middle English unriht, unright, from Old English unriht, from un- entry 1 + riht, noun, right

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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