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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unpromisedlie, adv. [Promissit ppl. adj.] ? Contrary to what was promised; unpromisingly, in an unfavourable manner. —1584 Gowrie P. 27.
[You might] by that meanes conquere again to your selfe that place in his Majesty's favor which your honner unpromisedlie lost
