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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tym(e)les, adj. [e.m.E. tymless (c1560), timeles (1586).] Untimely, out of its proper time. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 651 (T).
Tratling intemperat, tymeles but place c1590 Fowler I 196/9.
My tymles, aged, silver hair bewrayes There tymles chainge c1590 Fowler I 223/10.
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