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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unexperimentit,) Unexprimented, Wnexperimentit, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. vnexperimented (1598); Experimentit ppl. adj.] Inexperienced, unskilled. — 1595 Glasgow Weavers 24.
And gif that ony of the brethreine of the said craft sall … ressave at thair plesure wnexperimentit and unvorthie servandis … thay … sall paye for thair falt xvj s. to the baillies and ane new wpset to the craft 1639 Hamilton P. (Camden Soc.) 73.
If I doue not put your command in execution … att leist so fare as by the assistance of 5000 unexprimented men can be expected
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