lith

English

/liθ/

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A limb; any member of the body.
  • (UK) A joint; a segment or symmetrical part or division.
  • (Scotland) A segment of an orange, or similar fruit.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English lith (joint, member, limb) derived from Old English liþ (limb, member, joint, point, tip of finger, join, tip) derived from Proto-Germanic *liþuz (body part, limb, joint).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*liþuz

Gloss

body part, limb, joint

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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