crith

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek κριθή (krithḗ, “barley corn, a small weight”).

Pronunciation

• enPR: krĭth, IPA^(key): /kɹɪθ/
• Rhymes: -ɪθ

Noun

crith (plural criths)

1. (physics) the weight of 1 litre of hydrogen at standard temperature and pressure. Equal to approximately 0.09 grams.

Anagrams

• Ritch, trich

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Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

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Verb

crith (past chrith, future crithidh, verbal noun crith, past participle crithte)

1. shake, shiver, tremble, quaver

Noun

crith f (genitive singular crithe, plural crithean)

1. verbal noun of crith
2. shiver, tremble, shudder, tremor

Derived terms

• Crith-chreidmheach (“Quaker”)