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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Michtles, a. Also: mycht-, might-, myghtles(se. [ME. miht(a 1225), e.m.E. mightles(s.] Powerless, impotent. —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 720.
Wnmanglit and marrit, myghtles in mude Ib. 871.
Thoght he wes myghtles, his mercy can he thair myth a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 307 (L).
Bayth sychtles and mychtles I grew 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 160/898.
Your mightlesse swords 1587-99 Hume 41/9.