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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1626
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Unrecompensit, -pansit, Wnrecompenceit, -penst, p.p. [Late ME and e.m.E. unrecompensid (1469), vnrecompensed (1555); Recompens v.] a. Of a person: Uncompensated, unrewarded; denied retribution, unrevenged. b. Of expenses: Not repaid. c. Of an action: Not made good, unrecompensed. —a. 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 347.
I am indettit to ȝow all, Vnrecompansit nane of ȝow thair be sall — a1578 Pitsc. I 86/28.
He tuik the flicht … but was nocht lang wnrecompenceit, for he gadderit ane great companie … and come … to Edinburgh to be revengit [etc.] —b. 1562 Aberd. B. Rec. I 342.
The said Thomas hes done guid seruice … to his gryt expenssis (vnrecompensit as yit) —c. 1626 Garden Worthies 132.
The leaving of your land To … the past nought wnrecompenst
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