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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Motherles, a. [e.m.E. (1548): cf. Moderles.] Motherless. also said of animals. — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 1927.
Of ȝour almis gude folks … For I haue motherles bairns either sax or seavin 1616 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 79 (9 Oct.).
For support of his motherles babis a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 728.
He that maries a motherles may gets a bountieles bryd 1687 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Reg. H.) 7 Oct.
Thrie calves and a motherles stirk
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