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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unsperand, pres. p. [Un- prefix¹ and Sper(e v. 3.] tr. Not asking for or requesting (something). —1568 Hosack Mary Q. of Scots I 538.
[She] slepit soundlie … vnsperand farther newis quhill twelf houris at none