What does seld mean?
Seld means (obsolete) A seat, throne..
Seld
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) A seat, throne..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) A seat, throne.
- (obsolete) A shop (in Medieval Latin records selda or silda (cf. Latin sella (“seat, chair”)); also in Anglo-Norman form seude). Also, a stand for spectators.
- (archaic) Rare, uncommon.
- Unusual, unwonted.
- (obsolete or dialectal, Scotland) Seldom.
Example Sentences
knowing how far such an amitie is from the common use, and how seld seene and rarely found, I looke not to finde a competent judge.
Synonyms for seld
Antonyms for seld
Related Words
Word Forms
- selds
- more seld
- most seld
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for seld?
Common synonyms include infrequent, scarce, uncommon, dearthy.
What is the opposite of seld?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use seld in a sentence?
knowing how far such an amitie is from the common use, and how seld seene and rarely found, I looke not to finde a competent judge.
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