Unquelled

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not quelled. not-comparable

    "1874, James Thomson, City of Dreadful Night, XX His vigilant intense regard was poured Upon the creature placidly unquelled, Whose front was set at level gaze which took No heed of aught, a solemn trance-like look."

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"1874, James Thomson, City of Dreadful Night, XX His vigilant intense regard was poured Upon the creature placidly unquelled, Whose front was set at level gaze which took No heed of aught, a solemn trance-like look."

Etymology

From un- + quelled.

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