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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1627-1674
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(Unhyrit,) Unhyred, ppl. adj. [17th c. Eng. vnhired (1617); Hyre v.] Not engaged for employment, unemployed. — a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1529.
There sould na unhyred men half work see 1674 Kirkintilloch B. Ct. 60.
Annent the complaint givine in of orra unhyred women … Agnes Flemyng … aither to be hyred or else not to come within the toune
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