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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heichty, Heichtie, a. [f. Heicht n. or a.] Haughty. — 1535 Stewart 40999.
To him he wrait with rycht greit host and schoir, In heichtie langage … Commandand him [etc.] a1568 Bann. Bann. MS. 234 a/42.
Gif that I be fund … Wilfull, heichty, … Jelous, vnkind [etc.]
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