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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stereles, adj. [ME and e.m.E. steorles (c1175), sterles, steerelees (both Chaucer), stereles (a1547), OE stéorléas; Ster(e n.2] fig. and in fig. context. Without a rudder or means of guidance. — c1409-1436 Kingis Q. § 15.
Ryght as the schip that sailith stereles Vpon the rok[kis] most to harmes hye
c1409-1436 Kingis Q. § 16.
The rypenesse of resoun [ȝit] lak[it] I To gouerne with my will; so lyte I couth, Quhen stereles to trauaile I begouth Amang the wawis of this warld to driue

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