archaic
: early
bring the rathe primrose that forsaken dies—
John Milton
John 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
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“Rathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rathe. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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