A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Unkennand, ppl. adj. [Ken v. Also in the later dial.] Ignorant. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xl 98.
Fore scorne it ware gret to se The thechure [= teacher] suld vnkennand be
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