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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Litting-leid, n. [North.e.m.E. lyttynglede (1485–6); Litting vbl. n. b; Lede n.1 3.] Ad yeing vat. = Lit-fat, Litster-leid. — 1543 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 187.
Ane gryt litting leid, price twenty pounds, ane litill litting leid, price sax pounds
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