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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1570
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(Undochty,) Unduchtie, adj. [ME unduhti (a1225), vndughty (c1460); Douchty adj.] Craven, cowardly. — 1570 Satirical Poems xxiv 43.
Quhat gart ȝow schute to slay ȝone men of gude? … Deir sall ȝe by ȝone foule vnduchtie deid
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