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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lest, irreg. (? erron.) var. of Les conj. 1 (unless). — a1570-86 Arbuthnot Maitl. F. xxix. 102.
Ȝit dar I nocht in commoun place be sene Lest [Q. les] I be clethit sum quhat gorgiouslie
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