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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lewtee, n. [ME. (Cursor M.) and AF. leute, lewte: cf. Leaute(e.] Loyalty, good faith. —1400 Facs. Nat. MSS. II. 44.
Be cause of kyn, and the grete lewtee that I traist in thaim
