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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1475
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(Unschent,) Wnschent, p.p. [ME and e.m.E. vnshent (Manning), vn-schent (a1400); S(c)hent v.] Unharmed. — c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace ix 76.
It forsyt nocht, wald God I war torment, So Wallace mycht with worschip chaip wnschent
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