A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sithe,) Syth(e, n.1 Also: syith, syt. [Aphetic form of Assith n.] Satisfaction, usu. to get (one's) heart(‘s) sithe of (on), to obtain satisfaction or compensation from, to be revenged on. —1567 G. Ball. 104.
Ȝour bludie boist na syith can satisfie 1622 Dunferm. B. Rec. II 136.
He wald see his hart syt made of ma [more] in this toun 1649 Cupar Presb. 131.
Whither she hard the said Helen say, … I thank God I have gotten my hearts sythe now 1661 Elgin Rec. II 295.
The said John wes suire that he wold get his heart syth of everie one that wronged him 1661 Reid Auchterarder 221.
Ye said that there was never one that angered you but you got your heart syth of them
