ppl. a. [UN-1 8.] Not approached; not reached by advance (in space or attainment).

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1667.  Milton, P. L., III. 4. Since God is light, And never but in unapproached light Dwelt from Eternitie.

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1725.  Pope, Odyss., XIX. 53. Celestials, mantl’d in excess of light, Can visit unapproach’d by mortal sight.

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1817.  Wordsw., Lament Mary Q. Scots, 19. Me, unapproached by any friend, Save those who to my sorrows lend Tears due unto their own.

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1856.  [see UNAPPROACHABLE a. 3].

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1864.  Realm, 22 June, 8. To form … a national style such as is yet unapproached by native composers.

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  absol.  c. 1854.  Faber, Hymn, ‘Harsh Judgements,’ x. Thou art the Unapproached, whose height Enables Thee to stoop.

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