meith

1 of 2

noun

ˈmēth

plural -s

1

Scottish : landmark

especially : a marker serving as a guide in navigation

2

Scottish : measure, measurement

meith

2 of 2

transitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

Scottish

: to mark out

Word History

Etymology

Noun

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse mith middle, mark, fishing banks, mithr, adjective, middle

Transitive verb

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse mitha to mark, from mith mark

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