Where does “tilth” come from?
Tilth comes from Middle English tilthe, from Old English tilþ, with the original sense unknown.
tilth (English): Agricultural labour; husbandry; The state of...
Definitions
- Agricultural labour; husbandry; The state of...
Ancestry of “tilth”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | tilþe | Alternative form of tilthe |
| 2 | Old English | tilþ | — |
| 3 | Old English | tilian | to obtain; to strive; to provide for |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | tilōną | To strive; reach; mint; aim; hurry |