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uneˈscapable, a. (un-1 7 b and 5 b.)
1614Donne Lett. (1651) 197 In this particular, I am under an unescapable necessity, as [etc.]. c1625― Serm. Wks. 1839 VI. 70 She exposes herself to an imminent and (for any thing she knew) an unescapable danger of death. 1832L. Hunt Redi's Bacchus in Tuscany 135 Gall of the satiric poet, Gall from out his blackest well, Shuddering, unescapeable. 1886W. Graham Soc. Problem 243 A power more subtle and all-compelling and unescapable than that of the sword. Hence uneˈscapableness; -ably adv.
1610Donne Pseudo-martyr 353 With how much curiositie and unescapablenesse their formes of Abiuration vnder oath are exhibited? 1882Gd. Words Apr. 174 With a certain twinkle at the back of his eye,..full, unescapably full of fun. |