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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1595-1628
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Unfeit, Wnfied, p.p. [17th c. Eng. vnfeed (Shakespeare); Feit ppl. adj.] Not hired as a servant. — 1595 Paisley B. Rec. 162.
That na young women wanting fether and mother remain within the samin fra Witsonday furth unfeit with mistres 1628 Banff Ann. I 58.
The haill idill pepill in codroche houses and in wther menis houses wnfied war decernit … to taik themselffes to serwice
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