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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gyte, n. [e.m.E. and ME. gyte (Chaucer). Cf. Gyde n.2] A cloak or mantle. —a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 178.
His garmond and his gyte ful gay of grene Ib. 260.
Hir gyte was gray, and full of pottis blak
