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Unexpecting, pres. p. [19th c. Eng. unexpecting (1831) ppl. adj.; Expect v.] Not anticipating. —1632 Lithgow Trav. i 7.
The harmlesse innocent, vnexpecting euill, may suddenly bee surprised