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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unlok, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. unlok(en (Piers Plowman), vnlock- (Malory); Lok v.] tr. a. To unlock, open (a door, etc.). b. To unclench (a hand). —a. c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus ii 894.
Ports and draw briggs, that lockit was richt sle, Scho did vnlok —b. a1400 Leg. S. xxiv 400.
Opyne thi hand & lat ws se that closyt wryt … Thane the pape come hyme nere-hand; & he hyme tholit vnlok his hand
