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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1551-1596
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(Lichtli-,) Lychtliful(l, a. Also: lythléful. [f. Lichtly n. or a. Only Sc.] Slighting, contemptuous. — 1551 Hamilton Catechism 85.
Quhasaevir sais to his brother, Racha (that is ane lythleful crabit word) 1562 Breadalbane Doc. 12 Feb.
It is sene expedient to my counsell (howbeit it be lychtlifull to ȝow) that I gang nocht fuillaiglie thair agane 1596 Dalr. I. 192/15.
The Pechtes contemneng his requeistes with cruel and lychtliful anssers
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