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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1579-1581
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Uncravit, Oncraiffit, p.p. [Crave v.] a. Not asked for or requested. b. Without having asked permission of (another). —a. 1579 Reg. Privy C. III 238.
Purpoislie to suffer the same remane uncravit —b. 1581 Inverness Rec. I 290.
That nane of thame [sc. the inhabitants of the burgh] … harborye onye beggaris … oncraiffit or sperit the provest bailleis and cunsall
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