untrusty

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I had crept like an untrusty man into the poor 243 maid’s affections; she was in my hand like any frail, innocent thing to make or mar; and what weapon of defence was left me?

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

The upper servants must be honest and diligent, and engage no untrusty or unfit man. iv.

From Early English Meals and Manners by Furnivall, Frederick James

We should be careful not to forbid where we cannot follow a untrusty child, or what we can not prevent.

From Youth: Its Education, Regimen, and Hygiene by Hall, G. Stanley

My name is Trusty," said the hound; "And ne'er was I untrusty found.

From Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by Gay, John

Now I see thy looks were feignèd Quickly lost, and quickly gainèd; Soft thy skin, like wool of wethers, Heart inconstant, light as feathers, Tongue untrusty, subtle sighted, Wanton will with change delighted.

From Lyrics from the Song-Books of the Elizabethan Age by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)