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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Ner-, Neirtheles, adv. [ME. ner þe less (Cursor M.), ner the lesse, e.m.E. nerethelesse (1542).] = Nevertheles. —14.. Burgh Laws c. 38 (A).
Ner the les the iugis … may ferrer prolong it Ib. c. 48 (A).
And nertheles na man sal herbry na mesall 14.. Reg. Maj. c. 6, c. 17, etc.
Ner the les 14.. Acts I. 384/2.
It salbe the Kingis eschet sa ner the les that ilk baroune haf his part a1538 Abell 62 a.
Neir the les or Alpynis message come to thame thai chesit Ferideth … to thare king
