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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. 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.]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/snd00075755>
