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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1551
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Unctit, ppl. adj. and p.p. [Unct v.] Anointed. Also fig. —ppl. adj. 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 120/15.
[Saul] the vnctit kyng of the Lord —ppl. adj. and p.p., fig. 1551 Hamilton Catechism 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
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