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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Linth,) Lynth(e, v. [f. Linth,n. Cf. Lenth. Length.] tr. To lengthen, prolong or extend. —1457 Wemyss Chart. 81.
And nane of the saide partis sal renew nor mak na lynthe na new takkis of the said landis 1513 Doug. ii. x. 139 (E).
Gif goddis likit lynth my life langar space
