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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unwit, n. [ME and e.m.E. unnwitt (Orm), unwit (a1225), vn-witt (Cursor M.); Wit n.] Lack of sense, folly. = Wanwit n. —a1400 Leg. S. xxvii 1113.
The bischope thane wonderit was Of thare wnwit & simpilnes