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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
LITHY, n. A lull, a calm period in a storm or gale (Ork. 1929 Marw.); a passage of smooth water amid surf or breakers for a boat to beach in (Ib.). [′lɪθɪ]
[Appar. ad. Norw. dial. lid, O.N. hlið, a gate(way), a space, interval.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Lithy n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 7 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snd00075754>
