rymthe

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Middle English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Apparently inherited from Old English rȳmþ (despite the gap in attestation), from Proto-West Germanic *rūmiþu; equivalent to roum +‎ -the (abstract nominal suffix).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

rymthe (uncountable)

  1. (Late Middle English, rare) room (space or opportunity to do something)

Descendants[edit]

  • English: roomth (remodelled after room)
  • >? Middle Scots: rind

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