reuþe
Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From rewe (“rue”) + -th; the formation is influenced by Old Norse hrygð.
Pronunciation
Noun
reuþe (plural reuþes or reoðen)
- Sadness, misery; despair and despondence:
- Pitifulness; empathy, mercy or sorrow for the weak or innocent.
- The experience of remorsefulness; self-reproach.
- Moaning, lamenting; a despondent cry.
- An occurrence or thing that creates misery or ruth:
- Harmful or injurious behaviour; heartless acts.
- A disaster or catastrophe.
- An instance of moaning or complaining of discomfort.
- (rare) A lamentful petition or supplication.
Derived terms
Descendants
References
- “reuth(e (n.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-06-8.