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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unbet, p.p. [ME unbette (c1200), vn-bett (Cursor M.), OE unᵹebétt, ON úbœ́ttr; Bete v.1] Not maintained or repaired. —1574–5 Reg. Privy S. VII 5/2.
The bulwark, port and havin of Carraill be lang proces of tyme remaning unbet and [un]repairit is be stormes of wodder … now becum in dekay
