unfrequent

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It is most common in Spain, Southern France, and Italy, but is not unfrequent in many other parts of France, in Belgium, and the south of Germany, and Hungary.

From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.

The scene that ensued was of a character not unfrequent in low London districts, but none the less worthy of record.

From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various

Beautiful walks and snug little nooks are not unfrequent; and there are bright green sheltered coves, like Pleasant Valley, where "all save the spirit of man is divine."

From Mind Amongst the Spindles by Various

She said, “I am a-weary a-weary, I would I were in bed;” which is not an unfrequent wish in some ball rooms.

From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.

Query, Is there a place correctly so called, or is this one of the misnomers not unfrequent among seamen?

From Notes and Queries, Number 85, June 14, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. by Various