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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nor-the-les, adv. [? Erron. for Nertheles or Notheles; or ? formed on Nor conj.1 on the analogy of these and other words (e.g. Nottheles, Netheles).] Nevertheless. —1560 Rolland Seven S. 9808.
Ȝit nor the les the erand I sall do
