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

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plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : equipment or apparel : accouterments for work, traveling, or war : gear

2

: possessions, wealth

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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