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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unparalelld, Unpareld, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. vnparaleld (1594), unparalleld (1608), unparreled (1639).] To which there is no parallel; unprecedented. —(a) 1652 Dumfries Kirk S. 7 Oct.
For both the slander, & his base vnbeseeming & vnparalelld misbehavior —(b) c1650 Spalding I 108.
Done … be persuasioun of the Marques of Hammiltoun … by craft and vnpareld policie, quhairof his Majestie had neuer informatioun
