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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unwrath,) Wnwraith, adj. [Wra(i)th adj.] ? Without being angry, in cold blood, deliberately. —1535 Stewart 27621.
The Britis … misknew richt far bayth God and man Quhilk causit thame, withoutin caus, wnwraith [: aith] To brek thair band
