Obs. rare–1. See also LIPTOTE. [a. F. litote, ad. Gr. λιτότης: see next.] = next.
1645. Rutherford, Tryal & Tri. Faith, xv. 116. Ps. 23. 4. Yea though I walk [etc.]; its a Litote, I will believe good: its a cold and a dark shadow to walke at deaths right side.
