unstruckadj.
(un- prefix1 2b, 2c.)
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the world > space > shape > unevenness > [adjective] > not made level
unlevelled1546
unstruck1615
unflattened1884
society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > dwelling place or abode > a dwelling > tent > [adjective] > types of tent
poled1632
matted1720
unstruck1790
society > occupation and work > materials > fuel > material for igniting > [adjective] > of a match: not struck
unstruck1897
1615 J. Taylor Faire & Fowle Weather sig. B3 As a measure fild with Oates or Rye Vnstrooke and heap'd, doth lye confusedly.
1705 J. Philips Blenheim 40 Over dank, and dry, They journey..unstruck with Horror at the sight Of Alpine Ridges bleak.
1728 E. Young Ocean lv Who can gaze On restless seas, Unstruck with life's more restless state?
1790 R. Beatson Naval & Mil. Mem. I. 251 General Hawley..sent orders to set fire to the tents, which were still unstruck in the camp.
1838 J. Hildyard in Life & Lett. S. Butler (1896) II. 311 Could I bring my unstruck-off sheets with me, and insert the few remarks..in them?
1897 Westm. Gaz. 29 July 7/2 She had seen ‘unstruck’ matches lying on the shop floor.
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