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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wordles, adj. [ME and e.m.E. wordles (c1200), wordlesse (a1500), wordless (1647).] Not supported by evidence; unsubstantiated (by scripture). —1563-72 Ferg. Tracts 9.
The nixt tyme … that ye write let vs hear these good mennis names that agreeth not with vs, and the sentences of scripture that be against vs (for we can not answer to nameles men and wordles sentences)
