I. ˈlīt noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English lut, lit, from Old English lȳt, n. & adjective — more at little
dialect England : little
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English lut, lit, from Old English lȳt
dialect England : few , little
III. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English liten, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlīta to rely on, trust; akin to Old English hleonian to lean — more at lean
dialect England
1. : wait , expect
2. : rely , trust
IV. adjective
Etymology: by alteration
1. : light 1 herein
2. : being, performing, or featuring music in an easy-listening style
3. sometimes capitalized : having less than usual substance or value
ten minutes of lite news — Margaret Spillane