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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unctit, ppl. adj. and p.p. [Unct v.] Anointed. Also fig. —ppl. adj. 1549 Compl. 120/15.
[Saul] the vnctit kyng of the Lord —ppl. adj. and p.p., fig. 1551 Hamilton Cat. 196.
Our Salviour (because He was unctit sa abundantly with the spreit of God) is callit Christ be excellence, that is to say, ane unctit bischope, and ane unctit king
