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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lythning-Listner, n. [lythning, f. Lyth v. with the freq. suffix of listen.] A hearkener, eaves-dropper. —1686 Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 39.
The lythninglistners [gl. eves-droppers] with their leering
