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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unblyth, Wnblyth, adj. [ME unbliþe (a1250); Blith adj.] Unhappy, sad. —?1438 Alex. ii 9230.
He said, ‘my standart doun is fellit!’ … Quhen thay it hard, thay war vnblyth ?1438 Alex. ii 9439.
Qvhen … Emynedus Persauit the great strenth of Porrus Wit ȝe weill he was vnblyth 1535 Stewart 28291.
So Columba tuik on him greit cuir And bissines, suppois he wes wnblyth
