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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Resounles,) Reasonles, adj. [e.m.E. reasonless(e (1581), ME resonles (Trevisa).] Deficient in the power of reasoning; senseless. — c1590 Fowler I 295/2.
Alas poore wreche … Which neuer is more reasonles Then quhen the reasoun gydes
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