grith Meaning & Definition
What Does Grith Mean?
Grith is used as a noun meaning Guaranteed security, sanctuary, safe conduct. It is also used to mean Security, peace or protection guaranteed in particular instances in Old English law.
Grith at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɡɹɪθ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | asylum |
| Plural | griths |
Grith Definition (Noun)
- Guaranteed security, sanctuary, safe conduct.
- Security, peace or protection guaranteed in particular instances in Old English law.
- A place of protection, a sanctuary.
Synonyms of Grith
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Grith in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
grith (countable and uncountable, plural griths)
Words That Rhyme With Grith
Origin of Grith
Origin 1: From Middle English grith, griþ, from Late Old English griþ, from Old Norse grið (“domicile, home”), in the plural with a meaning "truce, peace; sanctuary, asylum".
Origin 2: The English word is attested from the early 11th century, and after the end of the Anglo-Saxon period assumed a meaning of peace in general, especially by association with frith. The word became obsolete by the 16th century, or during the 17th century in Scottish English, but was revived in the context of historical novels in the 19th century.
Origin 3: The verb griþian (“to make peace”) appears in the Laws of Æthelred (Þæt hi Godes cirican æȝhwar ȝeorne griðian and friðian) and in Middle English is attested occasionally during the 13th century.
Grith Pronunciation
You say grith as //ɡɹɪθ//. It has 1 syllable.
Grith: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is grith?
Grith is a noun.
What is another word for grith?
Words with a similar meaning to grith include asylum. See the full list of grith synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of grith?
The plural of grith is griths.