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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1587-1597, 1685-1687
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Unexecut(e, Onexecute, p.p. [e.m.E. vnexecuted (1585); Execut(e v.] Not carried out or put into effect. —(a) 1587–8 Aberd. Council Lett. I 27.
Quhairupone thay haif raisit oure utheris letters as yitt unexecut 1685 Fountainhall Decis. I 340.
Where debtors were denounced, or captions unexecute, which run in the last king's name 1687 Lauder Notices Affairs II 830.
This showes what a weak fence lawes unexecute are —(b) 1596–7 Warrender P. (SHS) II 317.
We … hes continewit the chairges of hornyng onexecute
