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Definition of Kiths
1. kith [n] - See also: kith
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kiths
Literary usage of Kiths
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Gurley Manual of Surveying Instruments by Gurley, W. & L. E., Troy, N.Y. (1909)
"... 8ths and kiths of inches 18 .03 1737 Boxwood Rule, one foot, four fold, brass
edges, bound, 8ths and I(iths of inches 30 .04 1740 Boxwood Rule, ..."
2. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1890)
"Toll, toll the bells, . Romance is dead ; Toll, toll the bells, Our joy has fled.
Weep o'er our fate — All kins —all kiths. For we are now- Exploded Myths! ..."
3. The Unconstitutionality of Slavery by Lysander Spooner (1860)
"... -kiths CLASS. "The whole number of free persons, including those bound to
service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed. ..."
4. The Uncivilized Races of Men in All Countries of the World: Being a by John George Wood (1883)
"The natural consequence is, that the kiths of the horses are nearly as tough as
5 leather saddle-flaps, and the animals vaya go with their noses in the air, ..."
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