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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1596
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(Unfrosin,) Unfrossin, p.p. [e.m.E. vnfrozen (1598); Frosin ppl. adj.] Uncongealed. —1596 Dalr. I 31/36.
Thair fatt [sc. of wild Highland cattle] … freises nocht frahand and congeilis bot … remanes vnfrossin lyke oyle
