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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leichfull, -fulnes, a. and n. [? For lache-: cf. lache Lasch(e adj., Lach(e v.2 and Lach v.] Slack, negligent, remiss; slackness, negligence. — 1456 Hay II. 59/29.
For sleuth and leichfulnes (pr. leith-] drawis eftir it dule and displesaunce of othir mennis gude aventures Ib. 91/32.
That he be nocht callit our hasty na our suere and leichfull [pr. leith-]
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