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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEETER, n. Also leter. With indef. art.: a little, somewhat (Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. Gl.).Ib. 130:
An' t' o' 'twas Paety's tongue, sheu t'ought, That meed sic' meen, like aen ootmought, Sheu wus a leter grue.