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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1475
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(Unbischopit,) Wnbischopit, -byschoppyt, p.p. [ME unbishoped (Ancr. R.), OE unbiscopod. Cf. Bischop v. to appoint as bishop; to confirm.] Not blessed by a bishop. — c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace vii 549.
Wnbyschoppyt [1570 wnbischopit] ȝeit, for suth I trow ye be; Your selff sall fyrst his blyssyng tak for me
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