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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unlent, p.p.1 [18th c. Eng. unlent (1775); Lent ppl. adj.] Not lent. —1580 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 183.
To preserue and keip the saidis buikis diligentlie and faythfullie vnlent, vndisponit, or putt away to any maner of persoun