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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1563-1570
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(Lichtin,) Lychtn-, v.1 [ME. lihtn- (14th c.), ME. and e.m.E. lighten (1400) etc., f. Licht a.1] tr. To relieve, cheer, comfort (the heart of a person, etc.). = Licht v.1 1 b. — 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 50.
And lychtning the hartis of rebellis in hoip of impunitie of all wrongis that thai sould do in tyme to cum
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