wyte
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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The wyte o' wars lie at the doors of kings, and the soldiers are free o' the sin o' them.
From Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters by Galt, John
Mony wyte their wife for their ain thriftless life.
From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander
The wyte o' war is at kings' doors.
From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander
I'll tak my chance o' that," replied the landlord; "if it's counted worthless, I'll tak the wyte o't.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 by Various
Ther wer knyghtes and senatowres, Emerawdes of gret vertues, To wyte withouten wene, Deamondes and koralle, Perydotes and crystall, And gode garnettes bytwene.
From The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries by Menzies, Sutherland, fl. 1840-1883
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