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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fader-, Fadirles, a. [ME. fadir-, faderles (c 1205), OE. fæder-, feadurléas.] Fatherless.1456 Hay I. 241/34; etc.
Faderles and moderles barnis a1500 Colk. Sow ii. 216.
This maid … faderles leuit and eik moderles 1508 Reg. Privy S. I. 260/2.
For the gud and uphald of hir and hir faderles barnis a1500 Peblis to Play 241.
He fippillit lyk ane faderles fole 1566 Reg. Privy C. I. 493.
Girsell and Bess, being pooer fadirles pupillis a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. ciii. 6.
Helpe ay the faderles
