a. [ AS. unwær unwary. See Un- not, and Wary. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The unware woe of harm that cometh behind. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
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adv. Unawares; unexpectedly; -- sometimes preceded by at. [ Obs. ] Holinshed. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Not aware; not noticing; giving no heed; thoughtless; inattentive. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Unawares. [ Poetic ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly. “Mercies lighting unawares.” J. H. Newman. [ 1913 Webster ]
Lest unawares we lose
This our high place, our sanctuary, our hill. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
At unaware,
At unawares
In this old sleepy town at unaware. R. Browning.
a. Not aware; not noticing; giving no heed; thoughtless; inattentive. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Unawares. [ Poetic ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly. “Mercies lighting unawares.” J. H. Newman. [ 1913 Webster ]
Lest unawares we lose
This our high place, our sanctuary, our hill. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
At unaware,
At unawares
In this old sleepy town at unaware. R. Browning.