eident
adjective
ei·dent
\ˈīdənt\
Definition of eident
chiefly Scottish
: diligent and conscientious : hardworking eident in Scotland's cause
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Origin and Etymology of 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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