Kith
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɪθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kith is a noun meaning (Northern England, Scotland, rustic, countable) An acquaintance or a friend.
Meaning
(Northern England, Scotland, rustic, countable) An acquaintance or a friend.
More Meanings
- (archaic or obsolete, uncountable) Friends and acquaintances.
Example Sentences
Alack, would that Edward listened more to me and less to the queen’s kith! These Woodvilles!
The demography-crossing thing that undergirds this election year, I think, is a strong, broad desire to punish Clinton and his kith with a denial of further power.
Word Forms
- kiths
Synonyms for kith
Depending on context, synonyms include friend, acquaintance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kithfolk, familiar, acquaintance, custom, inward, ally.
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