Lith
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /lɪθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lith is a noun meaning (UK dialectal) A limb; any member of the body.
Meaning
(UK dialectal) A limb; any member of the body.
More Meanings
- (UK dialectal) A joint; a segment or symmetrical part or division.
- (Scotland) A segment of an orange, or similar fruit.
- Property.
- (UK dialectal) A gate; a gap in a fence.
- (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
Word Forms
- liths
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lisne, timberling, lesk, lissen, linch, leer.
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