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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unrepentit,) Unrepented, Wnrapentyt, p.p. and ppl. adj. [e.m.E. vnrepented (of) (1597); Repent v.] That has attracted no repentance or contrition, unregretted. a. p.p. As the second item of a co-ordinated list of past participles, where the negation expressed is effective throughout the list. See On- prefix1 3. b. ppl. adj. Const. of. —a. c1450 Cr. Deyng (STS) 79.
The synis that he has done, wnconfessyt of or rapentyt —b. 1629 Rutherford Lett. (1894) 41.
Fear of God's anger for old, unrepented-of sins
