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Middle High German term (also Lit) for must or wine, especially spiced wine; see under Leitgeben.

Leitgeben

Leit (or lit) was a Middle High German term for a fruit or spiced wine. After the purchase was completed, the buyer paid the seller and the witness a drink for their efforts. This was known as Leitkauf (also Leikauf) ( wine purchase has a similar...
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