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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1530
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(Unthirll,) Unthral(l, Onthrall, adj. [Thirl(l adj.] Not enslaved, subjugated or bound (to another, etc.). Also fig. — 1513 Doug. xii iv 77.
Bot athir of our pepill mot go fre, Onthrall [Ruddim. Unthral], onvenquyst —fig. 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 924.
Thare hes scho found ane conuent ȝit vnthrall To dame Sensuall 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 960.
So lang as thay obey correctioun … Unthrall to ryches or to pouertie
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