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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Umbethocht,) Umbethoht, p.p. [Late ME vmbethoght (1422); Umbethink v.] Having reflected, considered, mulled over something. —1385 Red Bk. Grandtully I 139*.
I avysyt and vmbethoht hafand ee to mesur and rychtwysenes [etc.]
