Etymology: Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: unˈsteep.
(un-prefix2 1a + steepv.1)
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the world > matter > liquid > dryness > dry [verb (transitive)]
dryc888
adroweOE
drow1393
exsiccate1540
siccate1570
desiccate1575
unsteep1598
siccicate1639
exsicce1657
1598 J. FlorioWorlde of WordesDimollare, to vnsteepe.
1633 P. FletcherPurple Islandvi. xvii. 69 Anon the rattling hail On earth poures down his shot..; His powder spent, the Sunne puts off his vail, And fair his flaming beauties now unsteeps.
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