Middle English Dictionary Entry
of-lē̆sse than conjunctive phr.
Entry Info
| Forms | of-lē̆sse than conjunctive phr. |
| Etymology | From of prep. & lē̆sse adj. & than conj. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. unlesse.
1.
Unless.
Associated quotations
- (1414) RParl.4.22b : That thar sholde no Statut no Lawe be made oflasse than they yaf therto their assent.
- (1448) Shillingford52 : He woll do more; of lesse then they wold come when they were somned.
- (1448) Shillingford70 : The whiche hath ben..dysheretyng of our seyd soveraign lord the Kyng, and the Mayer and Comminalte, of lesse then an ende be like to be made.
- (1457) Plea & Mem.R.Lond.Gildh.151 : The seid prestes owen to withdrawe of lesse then they can shewe ony evidence or specialte unto the contrary.