archaic
: early
bring the rathe primrose that forsaken diesJohn Milton

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, quick, from Old English hræth, alteration of hræd; akin to Old High German hrad quick

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rathe was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near rathe

Cite this Entry

“Rathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rathe. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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