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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEET-LYTE, n., v., adv. [′lit-′ləit]

I. n. A thud, a heavy fall (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 105).

II. v. To fall flat with a heavy thud (Ib.).

III. adv. With a thud, as in falling flat.Ib.:
The twa loons geed leet-lyte our i' the ditch.