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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mathe,) Maith, Meath, Meith, n. [ME. and e.m.E. mathe, ME. maþe, OE. maþa wk. masc., maþu str. fem. After the early 16th c. appar. only Sc., where it survives chiefly in the mod. north., north-eastern and south. dialects.] A maggot. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 139 (Ch.).
Riches … Quhilk maith [Makc. moith], nor moyst, nor vther rust can freit 1533 Boece ix. xvi. 330.
His privy membris … rottit, swarmyng in wormys and maithis a1605 Montg. Flyt. 319 (H).
With meiths [v.r. the meathes] in thy melt
