myrthe

Middle English

Etymology 1

Inherited from Old English myrgþ, mergþ, mirgþ, miriġþ, from Proto-Germanic *murgiþō; equivalent to mery +‎ -th.

Alternative forms

(Early ME) murhð, muruhð, murcð, merhð, murȝþ, murehþ, murhd, mirhð, mureȝþ
merþe, myrþe, merth, murhthe, murþe, myrth, mirthe, mirth, merthe

Pronunciation

(Early ME) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛrxθ/, /ˈmirxθ/, /ˈmurxθ/
IPA^(key): /ˈmɛrθ/, /ˈmirθ/, /ˈmurθ/

Noun

myrthe (plural myrthes)

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, euphemistic) Copulation; the act of having sex
(rare) A term of worship and adoration

Related terms

myrthen

Descendants

English: mirth
Scots: mirth

References

“mirth(e (n.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-11-09.

Etymology 2

Derived from the noun.

Verb

myrthe

Alternative form of myrthen

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