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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Untentie, adj. [Tenty adj. Also in the later dial.] Careless, uncircumspect. — 1610 Calderwood VII 74.
I wounder how we are ather so untentie not to advert, or so wilfull not to acknowledge, this mater [sc. that the votes of all are equal]
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