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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unadvertis, v. Also: on adverteis. P.p. unadvertist, wnadverteist, -adwertissit. [Late ME and e.m.E. unadvertised p.p. (1450); Advertis(e v.] tr. To fail to give notice or warning of something. —pres. (absol.) 1548 Reg. Cupar A. II 55.
Give ony of thame … permittis ony vtheris to … tak away ony of the samyn [wood] vnaduertissand or stoppand at thair powar 1591 Elgin Rec. II. 16.
Quhatsumeuir persoun being diseasit within this burgh be seiknes departs this lyif on adverteising the minister ... sall want the convey of the faythfull to thair buriall —p.p. 1533 Boece 68b.
Dowale nocht vnaduertist of thare intencioun occurrit with his folkis in thare meting 1535 Stewart 54543.
All this … wes done, In that intent to turne agane richt sone, Quhen that his fais sould wnaduerteist be a1578 Pitsc. I 167/30.
The Earle of Mar, wnadwertissit heirof came obedientlie into his brother