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laith

[ leyth ]

adjective



verb (used with object)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of laith1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English lath, loth for the adjective; Middle English lath(i)en, loth(i)en for the verb
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Example Sentences

The irony did not escape one local, Laith Hathim, as he stood and watched the newly minted refugees make their way into Mosul.

Laith will the lassie be to weet her bonny shoon, but lang ere the play'll be ower she'll wat her hat aboon.

Like the cat, fain fish wad ye eat, but ye are laith to weet your feet.

Quo she, to leave thee, I will laith, My winsome gaberlunzie-man.

It seems a strange thing to ask a gift again, but I own I am laith to cut another.

Then hearts were wild to watch us pass,Yet laith to let us go!

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