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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1657-1681
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(Licht-,) Light-like, a. [Licht a.1] a. Frivolous-seeming, immodest (Licht a.1 10). b. ? Of a kind easy to bear, not grievous or oppressive (Licht a.1 6) or ? Conducive to lightness of heart (Licht a.1 9). — a1658 Durham Commandments 64.
Much more do we sin when we come … with light-like apparel or carriage in coming or sitting a1681 J. Welsh Churches Paradox 7.
They had manifestations of his good will to bring them back to their former priviledges, that was light like
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