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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lichtli-,) Lychtliful(l, a. Also: lythléful. [f. Lichtly n. or a. Only Sc.] Slighting, contemptuous. —1551 Hamilton Cat. 85.
Quhasaevir sais to his brother, Racha (that is ane lythleful crabit word) 1562 Breadalbane Doc. 12 Feb.
It is sene expedient to my counsell (howbeit it be lychtlifull to ȝow) that I gang nocht fuillaiglie thair agane 1596 Dalr. I. 192/15.
The Pechtes contemneng his requeistes with cruel and lychtliful anssers
