Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LITHY, n. Also lith. A small sheaf or bundle of hay or straw (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a dim. form of Lith, n., or altered form of luiffie s.v. Luif.]
