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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unmelting, ppl. adj. [18th c. Eng. unmelting (1743) that does not melt; Meltyne ppl. adj.] = Unmoltin ppl. adj. —1542 Treas. Acc. VIII 82.
For fyve score xij unce quarter unce unmelting gold of mynd … disponit upon the king and quenis graces crounis … and to eyk ane grete chenȝe to his grace … and ane belt to the quene
