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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unlent, p.p.2 [Erron. for Violent adj.] — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 157 (T).
Thy barking borrowit is vnlent [H. Thy borrowed barking is violent] Ȝit wer they waik let thé invaid thame
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