Un`a*wares" (?), adv

, Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly.

"Mercies lighting unawares."

J. H. Newman.

Lest unawares we lose This our high place, our sanctuary, our hill. Milton.

At unaware, ∨ At unawares, unexpectedly; by surprise.

He breaks at unawares upon our walks. Dryden.

So we met In this old sleepy town an at unaware. R. Browning.

 

© Webster 1913.

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