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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sith, n. [Gael. sìth fairy; peace, quietness, rest (from war).] A fairy; ? the soul or spirit of someone who has died. —1691 Kirk Secr. Commonw. in Dalyell Darker Supersts. 540.
Fey signifies devoted: those neglecting to hallow themselves are exposed to the shafts of siths—though not mortal 1691 Kirk Secr. Commonw. (1964) 448.
Sith's. People at rest and in peac
