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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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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
