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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1567-1568, 1691
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Lichtsum, Lychtsum, Lightsome, a.1 [ME. lightsom (14th c.), liȝtsom, e.m.E. lightsom(e, f. Licht a.1] a. Light of heart, carefree, joyful. b. Light in behaviour, wanton. — 1456 Hay II. 119/27.
He that has a gude stark stomak, he has a blythe hert and lichtsum ay a1568 Bannatyne MS 238 b/10.
Brycht sterne at morrow that dois the nycht hyn chace Of luvis lychtsum lyfe 1691 Kirk Secr. Commonw. 105.
In the quality of succubi or lightsome paramours and strumpets
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