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Quotation dates: 1604-1639
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Wayles, adj. [ME and e.m.E. wayles (Trevisa), OE weᵹléas.] Trackless. — 1604 Craig i 32.
Through wildsome wayles wayes, & foraine fells they fare c1639 Mure Psalmes cvii 4.
Wand'ring in the wildernes, Through waist and wayles grounds
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