Parth

See also: parth

English

Etymology 1

From Latin Parthus, from Ancient Greek Πάρθος (Párthos).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /pɑːθ/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /pɑɹθ/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)θ

Noun

Parth (plural Parths)

1. (archaic) A Parthian.
   • 1814, Restitua‎^[1], page 130:

     By bowes the Parths and Medes gat greatest name; / And English archers, famous for the same.

   • 1871, Virgil in English Rhythm‎^[2], page 219:

     […] And standards from the Parths to redemand.

   • 1885, Primitive Christianity and the Catholic Church‎^[3], page 110:

     […] Trajan, the emperor, being on a campaign against the Parths; […]

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Sanskrit पार्थ (pārtha).

Proper noun

Parth

1. A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.