Where does “gropeth” come from?
gropeth (English) comes from English grope, from Middle English gropien, from Old English grāpian — to grope; to touch with the hands.
gropeth (English): Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “gropeth”, step by step
gropeth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English grope
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | grope | To feel with or use the hands; to handle; To... |
| 2 | Middle English | gropien | — |
| 3 | Old English | grāpian | to grope; to touch with the hands |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |