coath Meaning & Definition
/kəʊθ/
What Does Coath Mean?
As a noun, coath means Sickness; disease; pestilence. It can also mean An attack of illness, such as swooning, pangs of childbirth, etc. As a verb, it means To faint.
Quick Facts About Coath
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kəʊθ/ |
| Plural | coaths |
| Verb forms | coaths, coathing, coathed |
Coath Definition (Noun)
- Sickness; disease; pestilence.
- An attack of illness, such as swooning, pangs of childbirth, etc.
- A disease affecting sheep or cattle.
Coath as a Verb
- To faint.
- To give (sheep, cattle) the coe or rot.
Synonyms of Coath
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Coath synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
coath (countable and uncountable, plural coaths)
coath (third-person singular simple present coaths, present participle coathing, simple past and past participle coathed)
Origin of Coath
From Middle English cothe, from Old English coþu (“disease, sickness, pestilence”), from Proto-Germanic *kuþō.
Common Questions About Coath
Is coath a noun or a verb?
Coath is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of coath?
The plural of coath is coaths.
What is the past tense of coath?
The past tense of coath is coathed. The present participle is coathing.