yite

British  

/ ˈjəɪtɪ, jəɪt /

noun

1. Also called: yellow-yite.  Scot words for yellowhammer

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Etymology

Origin of yite

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

I used to sleep all day, and cry all night; Don't do it now, 'cause it ain't yite.

From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by Cole, E. W. (Edward William)

I have known a black-fishing expedition stopped because a "yellow yite," or yellowhammer, hovered round the gang when they were setting out.

From Auld Licht Idylls by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

Yosie say Angel be a good girl and her come yite back.

From The Angel of the Tenement by Martin, George Madden

“Me do dit ’ackburries yite now,” reiterated Ralph.

From Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls by Marshall, Carrie L.

One day later he had opened the door of the bird-cage, which still stood in the window, and let the yellow yite go.

From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)