myrthe
Middle English
/ˈmɛrxθ/, /ˈmɛrθ/
noun
Definitions
- Mirth, joy, gladness; the state of being happy or elated.
- Religious or holy bliss, ecstasy, or salvation.
- Merry-making, entertainment, amusement, fun or an instance of it
- A wonder; an astounding, astonishing or lucky happening.
- Something that appeals or is held in high regard.
- (rare) Copulation; the act of having sex
- (rare) A term of worship and adoration
Etymology
Inherited from Old English myrgþ inherited from Proto-Germanic *murgiþō (briefness, brevity) affix from Middle English mery.
Origin
Middle English
mery