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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unwarnes, n. [ME and e.m.E. vnwarnesse (Wyclif), vnwarnes (c1400), unwarenesse (1436), vnwarynesse (1544), unwarinesse (1593); Warenes n.] Carelessness, heedlessness. — 1551 Hamilton Cat. 286.
A man sall be saiffit, swa as be ane blawin fyre that purgis quhat saevir it fyndis doin throw unwarnes or negligens of the lyfe bygane 1551 Hamilton Cat. 287.
The fyre … clengis a man fra thai smale synnis quhilk he hes doin be unwarnes or be negligens
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