UNWARE

Etymology

Adjective

unware (not comparable)

(poetic, obsolete) unaware

Source: Wiktionary


Un*ware", a. Etym: [AS. unwær unwary. See Un- not, and Wary.]

1. Unaware; not foreseeing; being off one's guard. [Obs.] Chaucer. Fairfax.

2. Happening unexpectedly; unforeseen. [Obs.] The unware woe of harm that cometh behind. Chaucer.

– Un*ware"ly, adv. [Obs.] -- Un*ware"ness, n. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HEEDLESS

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