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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unbrist,) Unbrisde, -birsd, -brust, ppl. adj. [18th c. Eng. unburst (1782); Brist v.] = Unbrokin ppl. adj. —15.. Christis Kirk 147 (M).
The menstrale … come hame with unbrisde [B. Vnbirsd, Laing MS vnbrust] banis
