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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1638
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Un-nock, v. [e.m.E. unnocke (1530); Nok v.1] tr. To cause (a bowstring) to become disengaged from the notch of an arrow. —1638 Archery Reviv'd 2.
The bow too much bent may un-nock the string
