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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unknyt, p.p. [ME and e.m.E. unknit (14th c.); Knit v., ppl. adj.] Dispersed, scattered. —a1400 Leg. S. xl 914.
He saw thame fle but areste, Vnknyt scalit in the foreste