A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1596-1614
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Strenthles, adj. [ME and e.m.E. strenncþelæs (Orm), streintheles (1311), strengthelesse (1548), strengthlesse (1594); Strenth n.] Devoid of strength; weak, feeble. — 1596 Dalr. II 13/2.
Quhen men ar lang ydle, in rest and quyetnes, thay grow strenthles c1614 Mure Dido & Æneas To the Reader 6.
Her strenthles pinneouns and vnhardned plume … no hyer dar presume, Till ryper ȝeirs her infancy subdue c1614 Mure Dido & Æneas i 557.
Heir Priame doth his strenthles hands uphold
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