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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1579-1595
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Nit, Nitte, Neit, n. [e.m.E. nete, neet, ME. nite, OE. hnitu, also e.m.E. nit, nytte, nitte (Cath. Angl.).] A nit. — 1579 Despauter (1579).
Lens, a neit [1617, nitte] 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Lens, … a nit
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