hyte

[ hahyt ]

/ haɪt /

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adjective Scot. Archaic.

insane; mad.

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Origin of hyte

First recorded in 1715–25; origin uncertain

The Craven Glossary says hyte is used to turn horses to the left; whilst the Ger.
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