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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1618
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Unhewin, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnhewen (Wyclif), vn-hewyn (a1400-50); Hewin ppl. adj.] Not hewn into shape, not fashioned by hewing. — 1618 Edinburgh Testaments L 155.
Tuentie thousand … hewin skowis … tuentie thousand … vnhewin skowis
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