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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1586
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Awles, a. [e.m.E. aweles (1571), ME. aȝlez (rare).] Devoid of awe or rule. —a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS cxviii. 4.
Quhone … halie kirk [is] awles and Iustice lawles
