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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1507-1551
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(Frend-,) Freindles, a. [ME. frend-, freondles, OE. fréondléas.] Destitute of friends. — a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 384.
Thai … Left him allane full freindles in the feild 1551 Hamilton Catechism 31.
Ane freindles man or woman
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