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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1500-1605
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Hit, Hyt, n. [f. Hit,v. App. not recorded as Eng. before 1598.] A hit, a blow. — c1420 Wynt. viii. 5295.
Ane that thre halle coursis ran, … forowtyn hyt 15.. Clariodus iv. 1038.
The knichtis met with monie ane hit unlicht a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xli. 51.
Sa hard ar thair hittis, … some perforce flittis On grund
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