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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unpitee, n. [ME and e.m.E. vnpete (Rolle), unpyte (1447), unpitty (1653); Pité n.] Pitilessness; wickedness; impiety. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet Ep. Ald Test. xxvi 6.
Vnbind thou the bindingis togiddir of vnpitee (or crueltee) c1520-c1535 Nisbet Rom. i 18.
For the ire of God is schewit fra heuen on al vnpitee [P. vnpite; L. impietatem] and wickitnes of tha men that withhaldis the treuth of God in vnrichtwisnes
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