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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wifeles,) Wyfles, adj. [ME and e.m.E. wijfeles (Cursor M.), wyflees (Wyclif), OE wífléas.] Without, bereft of, a wife. —c1552 Lynd. Mon. 3439.
His wyfe wes turnit in a stone, So wyfles wes he left
