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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unlichtit,) Unlichted, Onlichtit, ppl. adj. [Late 17th c. Eng. unlighted (169.); Lichtit ppl. adj.] Unlighted, unlit. —(a) 1573-1600 Burne Disput. in Cath. Tr. 133/20.
Lyk as ane vnlichted candel schauis not to onie man in ane mirk nicht the danger of the vay —(b) c1650 Spalding I 36.
Thair wes ane four nvikit taffill … standing within the kirk … with tua chandleris and tua wax candles, quhilkis war on lichtit
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