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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unknawand, Wnknawin, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnknauand (Cursor M.), vnknowynge (Wyclif).] Unenlightened, ignorant. Also absol. — 1456 Hay I 266/31.
Ilke foule caus that unknawand men wald for lytill evin allege, for fede or despyte — c1420 Ratis R. 387.
The thrid wertew is gud quantice That … can … Til wnknawin ken thar office
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