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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unkamed, -kemmit, p.p. [e.m.E. vncombed (1561); Kame v., Kemmit p.p.] a. Not combed, unkempt. b. Not fastened with a comb, loose. —a. a1568 Bann. MS 158b/72.
His heid ay vnkemmit is, and with hair ovir growin —b. a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xvii 55.
Hir hevinly hair, Vnkamed hovring in the air
