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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unmet, p.p. [Met p.p.] Unmeasured as to amount, unweighed. — 1482 (c1580) Edinb. B. Rec. I 45.
Of ilk laid of vnyeons, [apillis] [etc.] … met and sald in Leith … and of ilk layd vnmet … j ob.