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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1501
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Lite. (Prob. adj. (Lite n.2, a. and adv. 2 a), but may also be understood as aphetic f. Delyt(e n., cf. north. ME. (Cursor M.) lite, lit v. reflex ‘to delight’ f. delite v.) — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. Dedic. 25.
Thow art bot stouth, thift louis, licht, but lite, Not worth ane mite
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