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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1632
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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
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