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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lustles(e, a. [f. Lust n. 1: cf. ME. lost- (c 1325), lustles, without energy, listless.] Joyless. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 441 (Ch. & M.).
Ȝone lustlese [M. -les] led so lelely scho luffit hir husband
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