A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lichtling, pres. p. [? Altered f. Lichtin v.2] Lightening or illuminating spiritually. —Arundel MS. 250/345.
Seing that Thou art the birnyng fir, all way illumyng and lichtling the vnderstanding of Thi creaturis
