unsung

unsung
{{11}} early 15c., "not uttered in a song," from UN- (Cf. un-) (1) "not" + pp. of SING (Cf. sing). Cf. Ger. ungesungen. Meaning "not celebrated" is recorded from 1660s.
{{12}} mid-15c., from UN- (Cf. un-) (1) “not” + pp. of SING (Cf. sing).

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