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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unknawandly, Wnknawinlie, adv. [ME and e.m.E. onknawyndliche (Ayenbite), on-knowyngly (Prompt. Parv.), unknowingly (1641).] a. Without benefit of knowledge; ignorantly. b. Without knowing (something); inadvertently, unintentionally. —a. c1420 Ratis R. 904.
Bettir to be styll Than say vnknawandly thar-tyll —b. a1578 Pitsc. I 405/20.
In sick strait ground quhair they knew not the passagis … they reteirit wnknawinlie to ane pairt callit the Stage quhair no passage was
