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Leith

[ leeth ]

noun

  1. a seaport in SE Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: now part of Edinburgh.


Leith

/ liːθ /

noun

  1. a port in SE Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: part of Edinburgh since 1920


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The number of seamen and colonists who embarked at Leith was twelve hundred.

Along the coast to the west, two miles from Leith, we come upon the interesting village of Newhaven.

But Leith's regiments were approaching the spot at the double.

As it is, the second party will have Leith's division to deal with.

Cromwell pursued his advantage, and took possession of Edinburgh and Leith.

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