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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Caitifté,) Caytyfté, n. [ME. caitifté, caitiuité (c 1300), OF. caitivité. Cf. Catif(e a.] Poor or mean condition. —c1420 Wynt. iv. 1988.
The land off Cyzille … Wes that tyme off sic caytyfte, Till nane honowre awenand
