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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Moderles, Modirles, a. [ME. moder-, modirles, OE. módorléas. Cf. Motherles.] Motherless. Also absol. —1456 Hay I. 241/34. Ib. II. 27/8, 51/1.
Faderles and moderles barnis a1500 Colk. Sow ii. 216.
This maid … wes ȝoung faderles leuit and eik modirles In strenge lond 1567 Reg. Privy C. I. 586.
The pover bairnis … bayth fadirles and modirles a1500 Lanc. 1351.
Of fadirles and modirles also And wedwis ek sustenit mekill wo
