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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Harbry-,) Harbr(i)eles, a. [e.m.E. harbourlesse, etc., ME. herberweles, herrberrȝhelæs (Orm.).] Without shelter. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 1195.
Few creatures … takis on me cure, Quhilk gars me monie nicht ly harbrieles [B. harbreles]
