The OED has an example of countable 'less' from the 1400s - Wrath of the Barclay

The OED has an example of countable 'less' from the 1400s

From a phrase used by King Alfred. You are following inexistant rules just to feel superior.

Posted By: Dave in France on November 3rd 2020 at 12:38:00

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PM Everyone (NCFC) - lurd, Nov 3, 12:12:59
- not quite right if its on Sky sports and you don't have a subscription it isnt on ifollow. (NCFC) - biffbro, Nov 3, 13:22:48
  - fewer money (NCFC) - Tombs, Nov 3, 13:27:41
- Writing on rulers is still a thing (n/m) (NCFC) - Tombs, Nov 3, 12:40:51
- "for free" (NCFC) - Chris Peacock, Nov 3, 12:25:37
  - The OED has an example of countable 'less' from the 1400s (NCFC) - Dave in France, Nov 3, 12:38:00
    - King Alfred was a renowned thicko (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Nov 3, 12:46:49
      - Edward on the other hand invented the potato (NCFC) - Tombs, Nov 3, 12:54:49
    - Fewer Ferdinand (n/m) (NCFC) - Tombs, Nov 3, 12:44:34
    - Ben, ban this sick filth (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Nov 3, 12:43:07
- Doesnt work tonight does it (n/m) (NCFC) - earlydoors, Nov 3, 12:19:46
- one 'G' in log on (n/m) (NCFC) - Dave in France, Nov 3, 12:14:36
  - (but good effort) (n/m) (NCFC) - Dave in France, Nov 3, 12:16:42
    - I didn’t make it (n/m) (NCFC) - lurd, Nov 3, 12:19:55

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