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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unwriting,) Unwryting, -wreatting, pres. p. [Write v. Cf. 17th c. Eng. unwriting ppl. adj. (1663).] Not writing, refraining from writing. —1608 M. Napier Mem. J. Napier 315.
This causit me to continow unwreatting to you quhill I saw quhat end our teinth laiding sould tak ?1623 Melrose P. 538.
I haue stayed vnwryting till I sould heare frome the earle of Niddisdaill
