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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gardles, a. [e.m.E. guardless (c 1611).] Unguarded. —1604 Breadalbane Lett. (Reg. H.) 24 June.
I culd not repair to ȝoure L. levand my cuntrey gardles at this present
