Old English
Etymology
From ġe- a Germanic base represented by þolian. Cognate with Old Saxon githuld (Dutch geduld), Old High German githult (German Geduld).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /jeˈθyld/, [jeˈθyɫd]
Noun
ġeþyld n
- patience, resignation
- Geþyld byð middes eades ― patience is half of happiness. (Durham Proverbs)
