Where does “rithe” come from?
rithe (English) comes from Middle English rith, from Old English rīþ, from Proto-Germanic rīþaz, from Proto-Indo-European h₁rey- — to arise, arise; to rise, arise; to rise; arise.
rithe (English): A small stream
Definitions
- A small stream
Ancestry of “rithe”, step by step
rithe traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English rith
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | rith | — |
| 2 | Old English | rīþ | a small stream |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | rīþaz | river |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁rey- | to arise, arise; to rise, arise; to rise; arise |
via Middle English rithe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | rithe | — |