Loth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ləʊt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Loth is an adjective meaning (British) Alternative form of loath.
Meaning
(British) Alternative form of loath.
More Meanings
- (now historical) A measure of weight formerly used in Germany, the Netherlands and some other parts of Europe, equivalent to half of the local ounce.
Example Sentences
If I to wed the girl am loth / A breach 'twill surely be—
I was loth to return to the office without the Henderson file.
Lyme Regis is such a delightful town that I was loth to leave it,[…].
"And thereupon I pledge thee," said the young nobleman, "which on any other argument I were loth to do—thinking of Ned as somewhat the cut of a villain."
Word Forms
- lother
- lothest
- loths
Synonyms for loth
Depending on context, synonyms include reluctant, loath, unwilling, averse, antipathetic, antipathetical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include loath, averse, antipathetic, reluctant, disinclined, unwilling.
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