† unbeˈwares, adv. Obs.
[Cf. prec.]
= unawares adv.
| 1483 Vulgaria abs Terentio 23 b, He com vnbywarse. 1508 Fisher 7 Penit. Ps. cii. Wks. (1876) 192 Leest perauenture sodeynly vnbewares it fall in decaye. 1550 Bale Apol. 25 Fulfyll not that thou hast vowed vnbewares. a 1557 Abp. Parker Ps. F ij, And thus I offend unbewares, thoughe afterwards I perceiue it. |