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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1570
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(Unsetting,) Wnsettin, vbl. n. [Setting vbl. n.] ? Failure to arrange or agree upon a way of arranging (Setting vbl. n. 4 c) or ? a fig. example of Onsetting vbl. n. 1 (the action of fixing on), the arranging or fixing of a matter. —1570 Reg. Morton I 59.
Nochtwithstanding the wariance amangis us in debett and wnsettin of the commone caus quhilk suld nocht be aggreyit amangis freindis in thair awin particularis
