Where does “rappeth” come from?
rappeth (English) comes from English rap, from Middle English rap.
rappeth (English): Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “rappeth”, step by step
rappeth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English rap
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | rap | A sharp blow with something hard; Blame for... |
| 2 | Middle English | rap | — |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |