Where does “scenteth” come from?
scenteth (English) comes from English scent, from Old French sentire.
scenteth (English): Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “scenteth”, step by step
scenteth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English scent
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | scent | A distinctive odour or smell; An odour left by an... |
| 2 | Old French | sentire | — |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |