snath

See also: snáth

English
An example of a scythe:
1. Toe
2. Chine
3. Beard
4. Heel
5. Tang
6. Ring
7. Snath or snaith
8. Grips

Alternative forms

Etymology

From a variant of snead, itself from Middle English snede, from Old English snǣd (“the shaft or handle of a scythe”), akin to Old English snīþan (“to cut”). More at snithe.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /snæθ/
  • Rhymes: -æθ

Noun

snath (plural snaths)

  1. The shaft of a scythe.

Translations

References
  • OED 2nd edition 1989

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