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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unvictaible, adj. [Put for, or erron. for, Invincible adj., prob. influenced by L. invicta.] Invincible. —1533 Bell. Livy I 217 (B).
The fabis … belewit thir vnvictaible [A. invincibill; L. invicta] armoure and wappinnys mycht nother be winccust nor ȝit resistit
