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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unressaving, pres. p. [e.m.E. unreseyvynge (1566); Resav(e v.] tr. Not receiving, failing to receive. —1587 Acts III 465/1.
That he vse warning and seke the ordour of removing aganis his tennentis … vnressaving mailles or dewties fra thame in the mentyme