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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Undepe,) Undeip, Wndepe, Ondepe, n. [e.m.E. vndiepe (1597), un-deep (1671), OE undéop, all adjectives, MDu. ondiep(e n.] A shoal, shallow. —1513 Doug. v iv 114.
Sergest behynd sone left hes he, Wreland on skelleys and ondepys [Sm. wndepis, Ruddim. vndeippis] of the see