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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unrequitit,) Wnrequitit, Onrequett, p.p. [e.m.E. vnrequited (1542); Requit v.] Unavenged; not paid back, unreturned. — a1578 Pitsc. I 99/27.
The Earl of Murray … brunt the landis [etc.] … pertening to the Earle of Huntlie, quhilk was nocht lang wnrequitit for … [Huntlie] invaidit the landis of Murray witht greater cruelltie … nor was done in his boundis and landis 1615 Denmylne MSS in Highland P. III 278.
I am … oblished to rander … thankes to ȝow for your … kyndnes to my poore kin … in speciall to that poare boy my sone which fauour shall not be onrequett
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