rymthe

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Apparently inherited from Old English rȳmþ (despite the gap in attestation), from Proto-West Germanic *rūmiþu; equivalent to roum +‎ -the (abstract nominal suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrimθ(ə)/

Noun

rymthe (uncountable)

  1. (Late Middle English, rare) room (space or opportunity to do something)

Descendants

  • English: roomth (remodelled after room)
  • >? Middle Scots: rind

References

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