Unapt, 1) unfit: “the full-fed hound or gorged hawk, u. for tender smell or speedy flight,” Lucr. 695. “why are our bodies soft and weak and smooth, u. to toil and trouble in the world,” Shr. V, 2, 166.
2) not propense or ready: “with leaden appetite, u. to toy,” Ven. 34. “my blood hath been too cold and temperate, u. to stir at these indignities,” H4A I, 3, 2 (cf. Apt sub 2). “I am a soldier and u. to weep,” H6A V, 3, 133. “we pout upon the morning, are u. to give or to forgive,” Cor. V, 1, 52.
Shakespeare Lexicon. Alexander Schmidt. Berlin. Georg Reimer. 1902.
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