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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tasteles, adj. [e.m.E. taste-less (1591) unable to taste, tastelesse (1611) without taste or flavour.] Without taste, flavourless. —1596 Dalr. I 6/13.
Of ates … is maid verie gude brede, nocht tasteles
