ppl. a. (UN-1 8 b.)

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1667.  Milton, P. L., X. 1058. Least Cold Or Heat should injure us, his timely care Hath unbesaught provided.

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1739.  ‘R. Bull,’ trans. Dedekindus’ Grobianus, 173. In case they come, which sure no Mortal ought, Unlook’d for, unexpected, unbesought, Receive ’em not.

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1827.  Pollok, Course T., VII. 20. Thus the bard, Not unbesought, again resumed his song.

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1874.  Holland, Mistr. Manse, iv. 30. Poor precious gift, that goes for nought From willing heart and ready hand, And wins no favor unbesought.

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