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▪ I. † deˈlite, n. Obs. [A derivative, or expansion, of lite n., in same sense.] Delay.
a1300Cursor M. 5790 (Gött.) Þar-to sal be na lang dilite [Cott. lite, Trin. delay]. c1340Ibid. 6679 (Fairf.) Dey þai salle wiþ-out delite [Cott. lite, rime quite, quitte]. ▪ II. † deˈlite, a. Obs. rare. In 5 delyte. [a. OF. delit delicious.] Delightful.
c1430Lydg. Hors, Shepe & G. 3 This pascalle Lambe with-owte spott..þis lambe moste delyte. ▪ III. delite the earlier form of delight. |