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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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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 Sat. P. iv. 85.
O faithles flock, denuide of godlynes a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xxvi. 17.
Sum to thair freind wer sa faythles … , Thame to distroy did all thai mocht
