graith

1 of 2

transitive verb

ˈgrāth,
ˈgreth
-ed/-ing/-s
1
chiefly Scottish : to make ready and put in order
2
chiefly Scottish : furnish, array

graith

2 of 2

noun

"
plural -s
1
chiefly Scottish : equipment or apparel : accouterments for work, traveling, or war : gear
2

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

Middle English greithen, graithen, from Old Norse greitha, from greithr ready, prepared

Noun

Middle English, readiness, equipment, from Old Norse greithi, from greithr ready, prepared

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“Graith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graith. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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