"unservice" meaning in English

See unservice in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: un- + service Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|service}} un- + service Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unservice (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) neglect of duty; idleness; indolence Tags: obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-unservice-en-noun-DjSWgvvA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-

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