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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Glad-,) Glaidles, a. [e.m.E. gladles (c 1590).] Devoid of gladness, joyless. —a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 88.
Adam … Wanderand in wa, as man in nycht glaidles
