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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spotles(s, adj. [ME and e.m.E. spotlez (14th c.), spotles (1590), spotless (1606); Spot n.] fig. Spotless, free from stain, pure. —1604-31 Craig ii 32.
It seemes that poet Petrarche tooke delight, Thy spotles prayse in daintie lines to dight, By prophecies 1611-57 Mure Early Misc. P. vi 16.
In spotles loue, no maches I admitt 1687 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Reg. H.) 10 May.
He recomends his soule to God who gave it him to be presented spotles at the great day of the restitution of all things
