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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unspilt, Wnspilt, p.p. [e.m.E. unspilt (1573); Spil(l v. 4.] Unspoilt, undamaged. = Unspuilȝ(e)it p.p. 2. — 1535 Stewart 50342.
Thair bed Perfitlie maid, wnspilt … As nane thairin had lyne 1581 Treas. Acc. MS 81(2)b.
Lumbert paper to keip the pasmentis of the haill futmantillis vnspilt 1643 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. III 11.
Four scoir bolls beir guid and sufficient merchand stuff weill dichtit and windowit unhett or spilt
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