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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unquieting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. vnquieting (a1548); Unquiet v.] Disturbing, disrupting. = Inquieting vbl. n. — 1569 Reg. Privy C. II 5.
Finding the twa degreis last in ordour of the thre sa prejudiciall to the King … and … to the suirtie of … his … subjectis, as also sumquhat dangerous for the unquieting of the haill yle
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