Etymology

unlicked

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Today it means: Newborn (of an animal), not yet licked into shape; (by extension, of a person) naïve, inexperienced, unrefined. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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From un- + licked.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Newborn (of an animal), not yet licked into shape; (by extension, of a person) naïve, inexperienced, unrefined.
  • from 17th c. Crude, unpolished; not skilfully formed or finished.
  • from 19th c. Not licked (by the tongue).
  • from 20th c. Unbeaten, undefeated.

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