What does douth mean?
Douth means (obsolete) Virtue; excellence; atheldom; nobility; power; riches..
Douth
/daʊθ/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) Virtue; excellence; atheldom; nobility; power; riches..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) Virtue; excellence; atheldom; nobility; power; riches.
- (obsolete) A group of people, especially an army or retinue.
- (dialectal) Reliability; ease; security; shelter.
- (dialectal) Snug; comfortable; in easy circumstances.
- Alternative form of dought.
Example Sentences
There's no^([sic]) much douth in a wire fence.
Synonyms for douth
Antonyms for douth
Related Words
Word Forms
- douths
- more douth
- most douth
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for douth?
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How do you use douth in a sentence?
There's no^([sic]) much douth in a wire fence.
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