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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Endles, a. [ME. end-, endeles, OE. endeléas.] Endless, unending. —a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 327 (ane endles hevinlie crovne). 1375 Barb. ii. 397 (endles honour). 1513 Doug. x. Prol. 171 (endles blys). 1556 Lauder Off. Kings 56 (the infernall endles paine). a1585 Maitl. Q. lxxiii. 62 (thy endles gloir to se).