yett
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of yett
Scots form of gate 1
Example Sentences
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I ... doe most humbly throwe myselfe at your Ma'ties feet," he said, "in a dutifull thankfullness to your Majestie, that you yett think me worthy of your Royall Commands.
From Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 by Wertenbaker, Thomas Jefferson
When came the carl to the lady's yett, He rudely, rudely rapped thereat.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) by Various
And whan he came till the castell yett, His mither she stood and leant thereat.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various
Some of his bones in Warwicke yett Within the castle there doth lye; 95 One of his sheeld-bones to this day Hangs in the citye of Coventrye.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various
"If ye be the Earl o' Stockford's dochter, As I've some thouchts ye be,170 Aft hae I waited at your father's yett, But your face I ne'er could see."
From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various
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