tilthe

Middle English

Alternative forms

tylthe, telthe, tilðe, tilth, tilþe, telth, tilæhðe, tylþe

Etymology

From Old English tilþ; equivalent to tilyen +‎ -th.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /tilθ/

Noun

tilthe (plural telthis)

The process of agriculture; managing a farm, especially crops.
Agricultural produce; the results of agriculture.
A portion or section of land utilised for agriculture.
(rare) An indentation in the soil for planting.

Descendants

English: tilth

References

“tilth (n.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-05-04.

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