gesith

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A companion to an athel or king in medieval England; a thegn; a comrade

Etymology

Borrowed from Old English ġesīþ (companion, comrade, companion follower of an athel king, fellow), sith.

Origin

Old English

sith

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