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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blith, Blyth, v. [ME. blithe (14th c.), blythe, f. Blith, a. Cf. ON. bliða.] tr. To gladden, cheer.1456 Hay I. 250/27.
The wyne blithis the mannis hert c1450-2 Howlat 393.
Quhilk oft blythit the Bruse in his distresse Ib. 996.
Now blyth ws the blist barne c1475 Wall. ix. 251.
This blythis me mekill mor, Than off floryng ye gaiff me sexty scor 1490 Irland Mir. fol. 245 b.
The wyn blithis the persoune
