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1599. Daniel, Musoph., 2. Fond man,… that thus dost spend … In an ungainful art thy dearest days.
1647. Bp. Hall, Account, Wks. 1808, I. p. xxxii. Sir Robert Drury,… hearing my errand, dissuaded me from so ungainful a change.
1803. A. Swanston, Serm. & Lect., II. 231. Their conduct may be accounted for when they perform unfashionable or ungainful duties.
1849. Alford, Grk. Test., I. Prol. 45. Those who carried on the by no means despised or ungainful business of fishermen.
