Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†LAIT, v. Also layt. 1. To look for, to seek (s.Sc. 1887 Jam.). Freq. in n.Eng. dial.; 2. to allure, entice (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).
[O.Sc. lait, id., a.1447, O.N. leita, to seek. Meaning 2. is somewhat doubtful.]
