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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1615
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(Unpersewing,) Wnpersewing, pres. p. [Persew v.] tr. Failing to pursue. — 1615 Melrose P. 236.
I have apprehendit all the principall ring leadars … So sone as I can try quhat pairt … Sir James hes takin him to … I sall not be long wnpersewing him
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