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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lite, n.3 (Appar. L. līt-em, līs, quarrel, accusation, lawsuit.) —1493 Acts II. 232/2.
That the Kingis hienes gar wryte his lettrez to baith the said prelatis … praying thame to leif thair contentiounis litis and pleyis … now mouit [infra to leif thair pleyis persecutiounis and litigatiounis]
