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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Untrusting, pres. p. [ME untrusten v. to have no hope (Ancr. R.); Traist v.] tr. Distrusting, doubting. —1600 Crim. Trials II 234.
The saidis ministeris, maist vndewtifullie untrusting his Maiestie … refuisit to obey his heynes