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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1623
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Unkithing, pres. p. [ME (once) vnkyth (Cursor M.) to disappear, vanish; Kyth(e v.] intr. ? Disappearing, ? failing to make oneself known. —1581-1623 James VI Poems II 86/151.
I shall not from the enemies sight To anie part remoue Vnkithing once in honour of My mistres and my loue


