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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Untelland, ppl. adj. [North. ME vntelland (Cursor M.); Tel(l v. Also in the later dial.] Unspeakable. = Untellabil(l adj. —1531 Bell. Boece (M) I 80.
Ane bergane sa cruellie fochtin … with vntelland murdir on athir syde 1533 Boece 165a.
Quhen finalie he had dung Romanis with vntelland myscheif bakwart to thare campe 1533 Boece 198b.
Carance persaving sa vntelland murthir gart sound the trumpett to the retrete 1533 Boece 234b.
Romanis in the wyngis fechtand with vntelland slauchter
