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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Uncontrollit,) Uncoltrold, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. vncontroled (1513); Controll v.] Unrestrained. — c1590 Fowler I 220/9.
Her soure sueit words ar vncoltrold decreyes Which breathd from lyflye snaw engendreth flamme
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