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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scheldles,) Scheildles, adj. [ME and 18th c. Eng. scheldles (a1400); S(c)held n.1] Unprotected by a shield. —1460 Hay Alex. 1915.
[He] saw his schulderis was all scheildles bare
