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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Undeserve, v. [17th c. Eng. vndeserve (1621); Deserve v.] tr. To fail to deserve, be unworthy of (something). — 1688 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII 351.
They will indeavour not to undeserve your Lordships favorable character of them
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