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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Levite, n. [ME. (a 1300) and e.m.E., L. levīta, levītēs.] A Levite. Also transf. —1567 G. Ball. 180.
The Leuites at thair awin hand Thay reft thair teind 1669 Dunblane Synod 71.
The Clerk of the Synod ordained to writt ane letter … anent ane wandering Levite … who did unlawfullie marie some persones
