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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1585
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Untame, Ontame, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vntame (Wyclif); Tam(e adj.] Wild, savage. —(a) 1585 James VI Ess. 35.
Who built of brasse, the crewell calfe untame —(b) 1513 Doug. iv iv 60.
Amang faynt frayt beistis ontame [Sm., Ruddim. vntame], The fomy bair … the dun lyoun [etc.]
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