Rathe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹeɪð/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rathe is an adjective meaning (poetic) Ripening or blooming early.
Meaning
(poetic) Ripening or blooming early.
More Meanings
- (poetic) Early in the morning.
- (obsolete) Quickly.
Example Sentences
Bring the rathe primrose that forsaken dies.
Thy converse drew us with delight, The men of rathe and riper years: The feeble soul, a haunt of fears, Forgot his weakness in thy sight.
Word Forms
- rather
- rathest
- rath
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rath, rype, rareripe, rare-ripe, riming, radious.
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