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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1590
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(Unwovin,) Unwowin, Onvowine, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. unwoven (1429); Wovin ppl. adj.] That has not undergone the process of weaving. —(a) 1590 Edinburgh Testaments XXI 221.
xiiij elnes of warpit vnwowin ȝarne at xxx d. the elne —(b) 1581 Brechin Testaments I 45.
Ane dossone of lynninge clath on vowine price [26 . 8 d.]
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