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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Undam, v. [17th c. Eng. undam (1697) to release from a dam; Dam n.1] tr. To deprive of a protective dam. —c1690 Archibald Pitcairne in N. & Q. 5 Ser. VIII 498/1.
Amphibious wretches, Sudden be your fall! May man undam you, And God damn you all!
