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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unwenandly, adv. [Wenand ppl. adj.] Beyond expectation, unexpectedly. — a1400 Leg. S. vi 463.
Quhen men venis beste that thai Sal lyfe in lykine & in play [etc.] … Than cumys ded vnwenandly a1400 Leg. S. xxix 578.
As I vnwenandly [L. præter spem] has sene Ther men that with my-self has ben
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