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unaˈttempting, ppl. a. [un-1 5 d and 10.] †a. Not attempting. Sc. Obs. b. Unenterprising.
1585Reg. Privy Council Scot. III. 759 That thay contene thameselffis, in peceable and quiet maner at this tyme, unattempting ony..revenge aganis ony Englishman. 1730Waterland Script. Vind. Pref. 23 Many have been too forward and enterprizing in that way..; and many also have been too cautious and unattempting. |