Middle English Dictionary Entry
laitẹ̄ n.
Entry Info
Forms | laitẹ̄ n. |
Etymology | AF |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
The common people as distinguished from the clergy; laity.
Associated quotations
- ?a1425(a1415) Wycl.Lantern (Hrl 2324)20/18 : Þe viciouse parte of þe laite, fro þe hiȝest vnto þe lowest, schullen consent to execute þe wickidnes of þis viciouse part of þe clergie.