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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1585
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Unattempting, pres. p. [18th c. Eng. unattempting unenterprising; Attempt v.] Not attempting. — 1585 Reg. Privy C. III 759.
That thay contene thameselffis, in peceable and quiet maner at this tyme, unattempting ony invasioun [etc.]
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