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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unbet(t, p.p. Also: onbet(t. [17th c. Eng. unbeat (1635); Bete v.2] Not beaten, burnt or pounded ((a)doun). — 1513 Doug. ii viii 122.
The prowd gestis and durris gilt with gold … Sa far as from the fyre onbet [Ruddim. vnbet] adoune is The Grekis occupyis [L. tenent Danai qua deficit ignis] 1531 Bell. Boece I 148.
To keip the … brig unbet [M. vnbett] down 1531 Bell. Boece (M) II 136.
Thai left neuir ane stayn of it, nor ȝite of the kirk, onbett [1821 uncassin] doun 1533 Bell. Livy I 145/28.
That [of the bridge] nocht was left … vnbet doun bot ane small parte
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