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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1639
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(Sapless,) Sopelesse, adj. [Sap n.] Sapless, lacking in sap. — c1639 Mure Psalmes xxii 15.
My moisture as a sopelesse sheard Is quite consum'd and ceast
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