larðewe

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English lārþēow; equivalent to lore (“knowledge”) +‎ thew (“thrall”).

Pronunciation

Noun

larðewe (plural larðewes)

  1. (mainly Early ME) A tutor or mentor; a guide; usually used to refer to religious instructors.

Descendants

  • English: lorthew (obsolete)

References

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