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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unwatchfulnes(se, n. [17th c. Eng. vnwatchfulnesse (1611).] Lack of vigilance. — a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. (1660) 181.
There was much … unwatchfulnesse and untendernesse in both these respects before God 1659 Hay Diary 113.
I … found that my wayes could not be very pleasing unto the Lord, becaus I found my heart very loose so soon after a communion, especiallie I found my unwatchfulnes most eminent in my tongue
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