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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1568
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(Unbet,) Wmbet, ppl. adj. [ME unbette (c1200), vn-bett (Cursor M.), OE unᵹebétt, ON úbœ́ttr. Cf. Bete v.1] In need of aid or relief; unrelieved. — a1568 Bannatyne MS 224a/31.
In all this warld … thair is nane bot sche That may me cur of all my caris cald And bot that blyth me beit wmbet I be
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