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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1561-1595
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Unhem(m)it, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. vn-hemmyd (a1400-50) unconfined, unrestrained, vnhemmed (1611) not furnished with a hem; Hem v.] Unhemmed. — 1561 Inv. Q. Mary 24.
Aucht serviottis of unhemmit great lyning 1595 Edinburgh Testaments XXVIII 29b.
Hir veluis collar and approne vnhemit
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