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Mayhew–Skeat (1888)
1888; pinned HTML transcription updated October 28, 2024- LiȝtenMiddle English · word_lighten_vb_1
Liȝten, v. to light, enlighten, to become bright, S; lihten, S; lict, imp., S; licht, pr. s., S; lihtede, pt. s., S; i-liȝt, pp., S2; liht, S; lyht, S2.—AS. lýhtan, líhtan.
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Liȝten, v. to alight, S, S2; see Lighte.
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