airths
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šŗšø
/ÉrĪøs/
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/ÉÉĪøs/
(airth)
direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'eard', where 'eard' meant 'land' or 'region'.
Historical Evolution
'eard' transformed into the Middle English word 'erth', and eventually became the Scottish word 'airth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'land or region', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'direction or point of the compass'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a Scottish term for 'directions' or 'points of the compass'.
The old map showed the airths clearly.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/09 01:21