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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unpartit, -yt, -pairtyt, Onpartit, p.p. and ppl. adj. [e.m.E. vnparted (1561); Part v.] Not divided up or allotted; unpartitioned. —p.p. 1459 Rep. Hist. MSS, Var. Coll. V 82.
The punctment … of the partesyng of the laff of the landis that was unpartyt 1473 Reg. Cupar A. I 182.
Anens the pairtyn of the town it is seyn to the abbott and … conuent … that the town stand vnpairtyt as it standis 1533 Boece 51b.
Tyme is now that the landis in quhilkis ȝe haue remanit but ordoure vnpartit … be distribute 1588 Prot. Bk. J. Inglis 20 July.
Quhar the saidis tenentis hed cassin thair pettis in the said mos … on partit or to be knawin to thame quhilk wes thair thrid thairof —ppl. adj. 1659 Melrose Reg. Rec. I 231.
[Jean Hunter, her children and servants do] cutt with hooks, break doune, destroy and awaytak the whole unpartit broome betuixt him and hir
