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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wechtles,) Weghtless, adj. [e.m.E. weightlesse (a1547).] fig.Ineffective. — 1619 Garden Elphinstoun 619.
Who wold In presence of a prince Renown'd … In … eloquence? Heirfore, braue prince! without Displeasur, pas I pray When weghtless word, unworthy thee My weakness sall bewray
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