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meith

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\ ˈmēth \
plural -s

Definition of meith

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 Scottish : landmark especially : a marker serving as a guide in navigation
2 Scottish : measure, measurement

meith

transitive verb
\ " \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of meith (Entry 2 of 2)

Scottish
: to mark out

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History and Etymology for meith

Noun

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse mith middle, mark, fishing banks, mithr, adjective, middle

Transitive verb

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse mitha to mark, from mith mark

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“Meith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meith. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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