Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LET, n.2 A lull or interval of good or calm weather in the midst of bad (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1960).
[Norw. lette, O.N. létti, id., létta, to clear up, of weather.]
