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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Thouchtles,) Thochtles, adj. [e.m.E. thoughtles (1592); Tho(u)cht n.] Thoughtless, unheeding, unmindful. —1533 Boece 46b.
We remember ȝit, as I beleif (bot gif we oure [sic] thochtles), that [etc.]a. c1590 Fowler II 21/34.
Sa grit hes bene thair vnbridelit feruencie to pleis thair maister, & sa lytil thair thochtles cair to pleis our God
