conceyte

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Formed from conceyven by analogy with deceyven~deceyte etc.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɔnˈsæi̯t(ə)/, /kɔnˈsɛːt(ə)/

Noun

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conceyte (plural conceytes)

  1. A thought (something conceived):
    1. A viewpoint; an opinion (usually about someone)
    2. Positive opinion; high regard.
    3. A notion; an idea set on.
  2. The mind, (the power of) thought.

Descendants

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  • English: conceit
  • Scots: conceit

References

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