ithand

English

/ˈaɪðənd/

adj

Definitions

(obsolete) Industrious; assiduous; continually busy; diligent.
(obsolete) Plodding; constant; continual.
(obsolete) Conscientious; considerate; watchful; careful; attentive.
(obsolete) Continuous; persistent.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ithand derived from Old Norse iðinn (assiduous, diligent) suffix from English ithe, ithe.

Origin

English

ithe

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Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

ea English
eddy English
eddyline English
ident English
ithe English
eddy Middle English
ithand Middle English
ithen Middle English
ythe Middle English
iðinn Old Norse