Obs. [f. LITHER sb.] a. trans. To hurl, shoot forth from (or as from) a sling. b. intr. To sling stones, to let fly. Const. to (= at).
a. 1225. Ancr. R., 290. Liðere to him luðerliche mid te holie rode steue.
1297. R. Glouc. (Rolls), 11438. Hii wolde sir edward vawe out to hom sende Iliþered wiþ a mangenel, hom wiþ hom to lede.
1393. Langl., P. Pl., C. XIX. 48. Þese lourdeines litheren þer-to þat alle þe leues fallen, And feccheth a-way this frut.
