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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unfed, Onfed, p.p. [ME and e.m.E. vn-fedd (Cursor M.), unfed (1687); Fed ppl. adj.] Not having eaten. — 1513 Doug. ix vi 71 (Ruddim.).
Like as the empty lioun lang unfed [C., Sm. onfed] … Trubland the fald ful of silly schepe
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