stith Meaning & Definition
What Does Stith Mean?
As a noun, stith means An anvil; a stithy. As an adjective, it means strong; stiff; rigid.
Stith: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /stɪθ/ |
| Plural | stiths |
| Comparative / superlative | more stith, most stith |
Stith Definition (Noun)
- An anvil; a stithy.
Stith as an Adjective
- strong; stiff; rigid
Synonyms of Stith
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Stith synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
stith (plural stiths)
stith (comparative more stith, superlative most stith)
Words That Rhyme With Stith
Origin of Stith
Origin 1: From Middle English stith, from Old Norse steði. Compare stithy.
Origin 2: From Middle English stith (“steady, strong, cruel”), from Old English stīþ (“hard, cruel”), from Proto-West Germanic *stinþ, from Proto-Germanic *stinþaz. Compare also Old Frisian stīth, Middle Low German stīde, Middle Dutch stīde, Old Norse stinnr, Danish stind, Swedish stinn.
Quick Answers About Stith
Is stith a noun or an adjective?
Stith is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of stith?
The plural of stith is stiths.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of stith?
The comparative form is more stith and the superlative form is most stith.