eath

adverb or adjective

Scotland
: easy

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ethe, from Old English ēathe; akin to Old High German ōdi easy

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eath was before the 12th century

Cite this Entry

“Eath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eath. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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