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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uselesse, Usles(se, adj. [e.m.E. useless (1593), uselesse (1645).] Useless, of no practical value or benefit. —1611-57 Mure Psalmes xxxvii 15.
Into their owne brests the sword Shall pierce, and passage make; And turnd in vselesse shivers, shall The bow to shoot forsake 1661 Conv. Burghs III 539.
Which milne is altogither vsles to the said burgh 1666 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. II 185.
His hand and arme … is mutilat and uslesse 1698 Penninghame Par. Rec. I 17.
Being viewing these papers, [he] gave John Herron … ane old uselesse agreement that belonged to himself and none other
