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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unpartiall, Onpartiall, adj. [e.m.E. vnparciall (1579), unpartiall (1593); Partial(l adj.] Impartial. —(a) 1612 Bk. Univ. Kirk III 1105.
The bischop of the dyocie, quho must be ansuerable … for all formall and vnpartiall proceiding 1650 Lanark Presb. 91.
Sinnes … which … we are resolved to … presse vpon them … together with such other sinnes as we can find by unpartiall search —(b) 1598 James VI Basil. Doron App. 311.
Whilk ye shall indifferently yeeld with all good grace onpartiall air and patience
