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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brethles, Braithles, a. Also: breathles. [e.m.E. breathlesse, -les (1591), late ME. bretheles (rare).] Breathless. a1585 Maitl. Q. xcii. 3.
His breathles banes Ib. xciii. 6.
Thair brethles weryit corps 1600–1 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 108. 10. 18.
The cryar wes halff braithles
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