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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Myte, n.3 [Cf. Myte n.1 and n.2 and Myting n.] ? An insignificant creature, a person of no importance. —a1500 Bk. Chess 746.
Throw mycht the pure man may be turnit tyt The mychtie mane desyris be a myte
