That's what the article says, but I can't see negation in the 1865 example: > His bearing towards male acquaintances, of whom he knew little or nothing and cou

That's what the article says, but I can't see negation in the 1865 example: > His bearing towards male acquaintances, of whom he knew little or nothing and could care less, was marked by an affectation of gushing friendliness, which overdid itself.