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ei·​dent | \ ˈīdᵊnt \

Definition of eident

chiefly Scottish
: diligent and conscientious : hardworking eident in Scotland's cause

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Other Words from eident

eidently adverb

History and Etymology for eident

Middle English (northern dialect) ithen, ithand, from Old Norse ithinn, īthen, from ith, īth work, activity; akin to Old English īdig busy

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“Eident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eident. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.

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