Obs. [UN-2 6 b.] a. trans. To tear or rend. b. To make unsound.

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c. 1450.  Mirour Saluacioun (Roxb.), 97. Jacob sonnes thaire brothere cote with thaire handis vnsoundid.

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1560.  W. Baldwin, Funeralles K. Edw. Sixt, A iv b. When thou hast his … person found, I will thou shalt his helthy body vnsound.

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