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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncircumspect, adj. [e.m.E. vncircumspecte (1502); Circumspect adj.] Incautious, imprudent. —1699 Cromartie Corr. I 134.
I am apt to beleive that all are not so uncircumspect as to admitt of strangers, without notice
