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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Unvencusable, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnuenkusable (Wyclif), vnuanquishable (1561); Vencus v.] Unconquerable. —1456 Hay II 56/35.
Man has fors and grace with chastite forsable, with stark curage unvencusable