a. Also 7 comptless. [f. COUNT sb.1 + -LESS.] That cannot be counted: of number, less commonly of quantity or value.

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1588.  Shaks., Tit. A., V. iii. 159. O were the summe of these that I should pay Countlesse and infinit, yet would I pay them. Ibid. (1592), Ven. & Ad., 84. One sweet kisse shall pay this comptlesse debt.

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1607.  Sylvester, Du Bartas, II. IV. Magnif. (1621), 448. The Flock of Izrael A compt-less Flock.

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1725.  Pope, Odyss., II. 203 (J.). I see (I cry’d) his woes, a countless train.

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1827.  Keble, Chr. Y., Morning, viii. New treasures still, of countless price, God will provide for sacrifice.

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1880.  Haughton, Phys. Geog., i. 16. The countless worlds that surround it.

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