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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Ungraven,) Ungravin, -graiffin, Wngrawyn, p.p. [ME and e.m.E. vngraue (Piers Plowman) not engraved or carved, vngrauen (c1400) unburied; Grave v., Graif(e v.] Unburied. — c1420 Wynt. v 2566.
Wngrawyn [W. vngraiffin] outht the erde he lay c1420 Wynt. v 2579.
Quhy My cors thow thoyls wngrawyn [W. vngravin] be Lyand outht the erd?
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