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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unstancheabill, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnstauncheable (Chaucer), vnstaunchable (Lydgate), vnstancheable (1590); Stanchable adj.] Inextinguishable. — 1560 Acts II 534/2.
Sic as now delyte in vanitie … or idolatrie salbe adiugeit to the fyre vnstancheabill
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