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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Incircumspect, a. [e.m.E. (1581).] Incautious, heedless. —1533 Boece xiv. xiv. 569 b.
Beleiffing Scottis had bene sa incircumspect & arrogant 1562-3 Winȝet I. 61/5.
Fenȝeit eloquence be the quhilk the incircumspect … oftymes ar dissauit 1567 Reg. Morton I. 31.
Be the … incircumspect conditt of oure folkis thair wes sum lytill defait 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 25.
Incircumspect young men
