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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unwirschip, v. [ME and e.m.E. vnworchipe (Wyclif), unworshipeed p.p. (1387-8), vnworschip (a1425); Worschip v.] tr. To treat with disrespect or irreverence. —c1520-c1535 Nisbet Rom. ii 23.
Thou that has glorie in the law, vnwirschipis [W., P. vnworschipist] God be breking of law?
