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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Confortles, a. [f. Confort n. Cf. Comfortles.] Devoid of comfort. — 1558-66 Knox II. 197.
That the wedow … suld … be left confortles of all provisioun 1596 Dalr. I. 273/24.
To conforte sa conforteles hartes
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