Where does “theine” come from?
theine (Irish) comes from Irish thine — Lenited form of tine.
theine (Irish): Obsolete spelling of thine; lenited form of teine
Definitions
- Obsolete spelling of thine; lenited form of teine
Ancestry of “theine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Irish | thine | Lenited form of tine |