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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncace, v. [e.m.E. uncase (1575); Case v.] tr., fig. To uncover, reveal. — a1640 Mure Counter-Buff 345.
But here I pause, and leaves the rest to those … Who shall uncace thy waires, let all men know That they be not upright though seeming so
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