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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Licht-spr(e)itit, a. [Licht a.1 10.] Of a light or frivolous spirit or temper, light-minded. —1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 17.
Cariing auay licht spritit men vith … deceatful arguments Ib. 87 b.
The craftie dissait of Sathan, quha … persuadis to licht spreitit men, that [etc.]
