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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unbaittit, p.p. [17th c. Eng. unbaited (1672); Bait v. 3.] Not baited or worried by dogs. —a1568 Balnaves in Bann. MS 139a/87.
Our oft to hound in vnkowth ground Thow ma tak vp vnbaittit [Maitl. F. 358/86, onlatit]
