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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1549
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Unbridill, -bridle, Onbridill, v. P.p. onbridilit. [Late ME and e.m.E. vnbrydill (a1400), unbridle (1604); Bridil(l v.] tr., fig. To free from restraint. — 1513 Doug. iv Prol. 86 (Sm.).
Lo, how hir passionis vnbridillis [C. onbridillis, Ruddim. vnbridlis] all thar witt! 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 140/33.
I can nocht conpair the comont pepil that ar onbridilit bot ontyl beystis
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