A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Michty,) Myghty, n. [e.m.E. mighty (1600), f. Michtya.] A mighty or stalwart person. (Cf. Michty a. 5). —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 1012.
Thai mellit on with malice, thay myghtyis in mude