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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unmak, v. P.t. unmade, wn-, onmaid. [ME and e.m.E. vnmaké(n (Piers Plowman), vnmake (a1536); Mak v.1] tr. To undo, cancel out (something that has been made). See also Unmade p.p. and ppl. adj. —pres. 1456 Hay II 37/25.
He may nocht undo that he has done, for suppose that he have power to mak a knycht, he has na power to unmak him, sa mekle is the vertue of knychthede —p.t. 1513 Doug. vi ix 199.
Sum otheris … That lawys maid and onmaid [Sm. wnmaid, Ruddim. vnmade] … Thar beyn
