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Lith

/lɪθ/ · noun

Meaning

(UK dialectal) A limb; any member of the body..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (UK dialectal) A limb; any member of the body.
  2. (UK dialectal) A joint; a segment or symmetrical part or division.
  3. (Scotland) A segment of an orange, or similar fruit.
  4. Property.
  5. (UK dialectal) A gate; a gap in a fence.
  6. (sciences, informal) coccolith

Example Sentences

lith and limb;  out of lith
he departed with the lady / & brouȝt her to Camelot / Soo as they rode in a valey it was ful of stones / and there the ladyes hors stumbled and threwe her doun that her arme was sore brysed and nere she swouned for payne / Allas syr sayd the lady myn arme is oute of lythe wher thorow I must nedes reste me

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What does lith mean?

Lith means (UK dialectal) A limb; any member of the body..

What is a synonym for lith?

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What is the opposite of lith?

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How do you use lith in a sentence?

lith and limb;  out of lith

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