yite

British

/ ˈjəɪtɪ, jəɪt /

noun

Also called: yellow-yite. Scot words for yellowhammer

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Etymology

Origin of yite

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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“Yite,” he says softly as the city recedes into the distance.

From Literature

I point up and look at Carmine, and he throws his head back and shouts, “Yite!”

From Literature

"I skated yite down on mine nose."

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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