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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unlicht, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnliȝt (c1320), vnlyght (c1440), onlyght (1480-1); Licht adj.¹] Heavy. —15.. Clar. iv 1038.
The knichtis met with monie ane hit unlicht … dynit