nithing

English

/ˈnaɪðɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A coward, a dastard; a wretch.
  • (archaic) A wicked person; also, one who has acted immorally or unlawfully.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English nithing, niðing inherited from Old English nithing, niðing inherited from Proto-Germanic *nīþą (envy, zeal, fight, malice, hate, hatred) derived from Proto-Indo-European *neyH- (lead, be angry), *neyH- (lead, be angry).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*neyH-

Gloss

lead, be angry

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

鉛

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