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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unmesurit, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnmesured (Trevisa), vnmeasured (1585); Mesurit ppl. adj.] That cannot be measured, incalculable; immoderate, excessive. Cf. Unmesurabil(l adj. 1398 Slater Early Sc. Texts No. 38.
Thai ar … commovne trew brekaris and vnmesurit harmis has done
?1438 Alex. ii 6551.
He will gar thame bow, I wis, That thir maist vnmesurit is
?1438 Alex. ii 10413.
I knaw weill … quhy thy avow this hynder day Ouer outtrageous vnmesurit was!

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