[Lict], Lith, n. S. light, 534, 576, 588, &c.
Lift, adj. S. left (lævus), 2130.
Ligge, Liggen, v. S. to lie down, 802, 876, 882, 1374. See [Lyen].
Lime, Limes. See [Leme].
Lite, adj. S. little, 276, 1730. Litel, 1858, &c. Litle, 2014.
Lith. See [Lict].
[Lith], imp. S. light (thou), 585.
Lith, adv. S. lightly, 1942.
Lith, n. S. alleviation, comfort, peace, 1338. Lyþe, 147. It also occurs as a sb. in Laȝam. l. 5213. As an adj. it occurs in Laȝam. l. 7242. Sir Tr. p. 43, 82. R. Cœur de L. 2480, and Emare, 348, from the v. líðian, alleviare. Cf. Icel. lið, sometimes used to mean help. See Leathe in Atkinson’s Cleveland Glossary.
Lith, n. S. 2515. This word is explained by Ritson plains, by Hearne tenements, and by Jamieson a ridge or ascent. Its real signification seems unknown, but may be conjectured from the following passages.