v. Obs. (pseudo-arch.) [Evolved from ME. kyd, i-kyd, pa. pple. of KITHE v. misunderstood by Palsgrave, and misused by Spenser.] trans. To know.
1530. Palsgr., 598/2. I kydde (Lydgate) I knowe … This terme is nat yet in use.
1579. Spenser, Sheph. Cal., Dec., 92, 93. Ah! unwise and witlesse Colin Cloute, That kydst the hidden kinds of many a wede, Yet kydst not ene to cure thy sore hart-roote. [Gloss: kidst, knowest.]
