meith

1 of 2

noun

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

meith

2 of 2

transitive verb

"
-ed/-ing/-s
Scottish
: to mark out

Word History

Etymology

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 8 Oct. 2024.

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