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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unschoutit,) Unschowtit, -shoutit, p.p. [17th c. Eng. vnshoot (once, Shakespeare); S(c)hout v. 3 b.] Without being the object of a hue and cry. —1600 Reg. Privy C. VI 137.
Thevis and lymmaris … passis peciablie … throw the boundis of certane baronis [etc.] … unshoutit, followit or persewit 1602 Reg. Privy C. VI 400.
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