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Universalium. 2010.
unstayed
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unstayed — I. “+ adjective Etymology: un (I) + stayed, past participle of stay to hinder : not hindered or checked : unimpeded goes his way unstayed by any minor obstacles II. adjective … Useful english dictionary
unstayed — un·stayed … English syllables
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