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Etymology

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un- +‎ shamefast

Adjective

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unshamefast (comparative more unshamefast, superlative most unshamefast)

  1. (archaic) Not shamefast.
  2. (obsolete) Shameless, impudent.
    • 1593, anonymous author, The Life and Death of Iacke Straw [], Act I:
      VVhat barbarous mindes for grieuance more than needs,
      Vnnaturallie ſeeks wreake vpon their Lord,
      Their true annointed Prince, their lawfull king:
      So dare this blind vnſhamefaſt multitude,
      Lay violent hands they wot not why nor where: []