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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unaccusit, Wnaccusyt, p.p. [e.m.E. vnaccused (1520); Accuse v.] Free of accusation. —c1460 Consail Vys Man 453.
Than may thow frely pas thi way Wnaccusyt befor the kinge 1508 Reg. Privy S. I 250/1.
Our said cousingis … and thar landis … to be unsummond, [un]attachit, unarestit, unaccusit, unpersewit, unfolowit in the law or by the law 1531 Reg. Privy S. II 134/2.
The saidis personis being with him in cumpany … to be unattechit, unarrestit, unaccusit [etc.]
