ppl. a.2 [UN-1 8. Cf. NFris. unskelled, MDu. ongescelt (Da. ongescheld), MHG. ungeschelt (G. ungeschält).] Not taken out of the shell. Also (of husks), unremoved.

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1594.  Nashe, Terrors of Night, G iij b. Their naturall vnshelled shining mother pearle proportions might be more imprintingly apprehended.

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1647.  Wither (title), Amygdala Britannica, Almonds for Parrets. A Dish of Stone-Fruit, partly shel’d and partly unshel’d.

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1769.  Phil. Trans., LIX. 382. Ten gallons of the pease, with the husks unshelled.

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1802.  Naval Chron., VIII. 28. Sweet almonds, unshelled.

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