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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lichter,) Lighter, v. [Licht a.1 4.] In the passive: To be delivered of a child. — 1589 Perth Kirk S. (Lawson) 192.
Elspith Aitken … shewed that her daughter … was lightered of ane bairn 1623 Perth Kirk S. in Strathbogie Presb. x.
Your wife shall not be lightered till this time five weeks
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