a. Obs. [f. LIST sb.4 or v.1 + -Y.] ? Pleasant, delightful. Also, pleased or willing to do something; hence, ready, quick, (Cf. LIST a.)
c. 1440. Promp. Parv., 307/1. Lysty, or lusty, delectabilis. Ibid., 317/2. Lusty, or lysty, delectuosus (K. delectabilis, voluptuosus).
1539. Latimer, Serm. & Rem. (Parker Soc.), 417. If you be listy to hear of Furnes fools.
a. 1550[?]. in Laneham’s Let. (1871), Pref. 130. Haue youe gyffune any drynke vnto your husband to make hyme lystear to occupye with youe?
1570. Levins, Manip., 111/45. Listy, libens.
