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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sans, prep. Also: sance. [ME and e.m.E. sans (14th c.), saunz (c1320), saunce (c1400), OF sans, senz (c1167 and c1050 in Larousse).] Without. Only in verse; chiefly in Doug. in collocation with words of French origin. Also Sans-fail(l. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 919.
Geffray Chauceir as A per se sans peir [L. sance pere] In his vulgare Id. Æn. ii x 72.
And bot my myght rasistit thame, sans dout Thai hadbene brynt c1590 Fowler I 280/162.
My marred mynde sans hop of grace
