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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Untime,) n. Pl. wntymis. [ME and e.m.E. (on) untime (c1200), (yn)vntyme (Manning), OE untíma, ON útími.] In wntymis, at unsuitable times. —c1460 Wisd. Sol. (STS) 264.
The oure-gret fyll of the mychtty man lattis hyme to slep … and oft fore thocht of his riches he walkis in wntymis
