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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UNWAUKIT, ppl.adj.² Also oon- (Sh.). Of cloth: not shrunk or fulled (Sc. 1880 Jam.; Sh. 1973). See Waulk, v.Sc. 1902 W. W. Smith New Test. Mark ii. 21:
Nane evir schews a clout o' unwaukit claith on an auld coat.Abd. 1930:
That flannen's unwaukit tho it's been washen curns o times.