erthe hous

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English eorþhhūs, from Proto-West Germanic *erþahūs, from Proto-Germanic *erþahūsą; equivalent to erthe (“earth”) +‎ hous (“house”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈeːrð(ə)ˌhuːs/, /ˈɛːrð(ə)ˌhuːs/, /ˈɛrð(ə)ˌhuːs/

Noun

erthe hous

  1. An underground habitation or chamber; a den or cave.

Descendants

  • English: earthhouse, earth-house
  • Middle Scots: erd hous

References

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