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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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No les, Nolese, n., a. and adv. [e.m.E. (1542).] = Na les. —1545 Douglas Corr. 154.
It is nolese nor my layffe a1570-86 Dunb.) Maitl. F. xi. 102.( 1583 Burntisland B. Ct. 22 Oct.
No les weilbakine lawanit quhit braid
