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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unprepossessed, ppl. adj. [17th c. Eng. unprepossessed (1648).] Having no preconceived ideas; unprejudiced. — 1681 Stair Inst. (1681) ii xxvi 97.
In the case of going to kirk or mercat, or going a long journey, where they may be had many un-prepossessed witnesses
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