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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1563
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(Unkeping,) Unkeiping, vbl. n. [Un- prefix1 and Kepe v. 3.] Failing to observe or fulfil (a commitment). — 1563 Inverness Rec. I 106.
Quhilkis of the saidis officiaris faillis in vnkeiping thair day or ouke about to be callit for thair offense
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