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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Anelape, a. Also (erron.): anaplie, aneabil. [Northern ME. anlepe, -i (ME. onlepi, etc.), single, sole, OE. ánlépiᵹ solitary.] Single; esp. in Law, unmarried.1513–4 Acta Conc. MS. XXVI. 87.
The quhilk Sybell … was nothir madene, mannis wiffe, nor wedew, bot ane anelape gentillweman 1591 Crim. Trials I. ii. 234.
I trow in Almychtie God, … In to his deare sone Chryst Jesu, In to that anaplie lord, I trow 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 30.
Sonnes … procreat vpon ane Concubine, or as we commonlie say, vpon ane aneabil or singill woman
