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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Silit,) Sylit, -(e)d, ppl. adj.1 [Sil(e v.1] a. fig. Deceived, beguiled. b. Of a lark: Having the sight obscured, blinded. —a. 1567 Sat. P. iv 129.
Quhair Venus anis gettis in hir gouernance Sic sylit subiectis felterit in hir snair c1590 J. Stewart 55/96.
The iwill inchantor so deteind him syld Vith monie mo —b. a1660 Sempill P. 24/513.
Doubtless he [sc. the Holy Ghost] took not a blind-folded flight Like syled [ed. fyled] larks, not knowing where to light
