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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unspred, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. vnspread (1589); Spred ppl. adj.] Of a flower: Unopened out. —1579, 1617 Despauter (1617) 24.
Calix, an unspred flower, a cuppe