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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leitch, Letch, varr. (or ? misreadings) of leitis, letis, plur. of Leit n.2 1 (candidates listed, list of candidates). —1673 Rothesay B. Rec. 254.
Who be manyest voyces have chosen the persones followeing to be on the provist leitch … and also have chosen the persones followeing to be upon the baylies letch