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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1535-1586
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Faith-, Faythles, a. [ME. faithles (c 1300), feithles.] Devoid of faith or good faith. — 1535 Stewart 38449.
Tha faithles folkis … Wes quit rycht weill sone efter 1567 Satirical Poems iv. 85.
O faithles flock, denuide of godlynes a1570-86 Maitland Maitland Folio MS xxvi. 17.
Sum to thair freind wer sa faythles … , Thame to distroy did all thai mocht
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