Where does “tilþe” come from?
tilþe (Middle English) comes from Old English tilþ, from Old English tilian, from Proto-Germanic tilōną — To strive; reach; mint; aim; hurry.
tilþe (Middle English): Alternative form of tilthe
Definitions
- Alternative form of tilthe
Ancestry of “tilþe”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | tilþ | something gained or acquired through labor |
| 2 | Old English | tilian | to obtain; to strive; to provide for |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | tilōną | To strive; reach; mint; aim; hurry |
Words derived from “tilþe”