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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pite-,) Pittiless, a. [e.m.E. and late ME. piteeles (a 1412), pittelesse (1556), merciless, also unpitied (once, a 1618).] Pitiless. Only transf. —1581-1623 James VI Poems I. 161/452.
Youre pittiless hande … His memberis all makis laidlie
