yite
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of yite
C19: of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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One day later he had opened the door of the bird-cage, which still stood in the window, and let the yellow yite go.
From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
“Me do dit ’ackburries yite now,” reiterated Ralph.
From Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls by Carrie L. Marshall
I have known a black-fishing expedition stopped because a "yellow yite," or yellowhammer, hovered round the gang when they were setting out.
From Auld Licht Idylls by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Yosie say Angel be a good girl and her come yite back.
From The Angel of the Tenement by George Madden Martin
I used to sleep all day, and cry all night; Don't do it now, 'cause it ain't yite.
From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by E. W. (Edward William) Cole
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