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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Illes(s, a. [Ill n.; -les(s. Also in mod. literary Sc.] Free from evil designs; innocent. harmless. — a1598 Ferg. Prov. (S.T.S.) No. 645 (MS.).
He is ane illes bodie c1650 Spalding II. 60.
His majestie, as a most gracious illess prince, hauing no mynd of sic plottis
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