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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Anefald, Anefauld, a. Also: anefaulde, -fold. [Northern ME. anfald, ONhb. ánfald (WS. ánfeald): see the earlier Afald a. and cf. Aufald a.] Sincere, honest. 1490 Misc. Spald. C. IV. 187.
That we … sall tak anefaulde part and be for the said Alexander … in all his … gud caussis 1498 Reg. Morton II. 253.
To stand anefald, leile, trew and frendfule to the Abbay 1535 Stewart 2129.
Mony lord … Come in that tyme with anefald mynd and hart To follow Farquhart Ib. 12409.
Our anefald freind, oure force and oure defence 1560 St. A. Kirk S. 26.
Quhai beiris lele and anefauld witnessing to our consciences 1597 Grant Chart. 193.
To … assist the said Johne Grant … and tak playne and anefold pairt with him 1618 Conv. Burghs III. 64.
The saids gild brether … to leive … in anefald freindship, guid nichtburheid and societie