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Middle English
Etymology 1
Inherited from Old English myrgþ, mergþ, mirgþ, miriġþ, from Proto-West Germanic *murgīþu; equivalent to mery + -the (abstract nominal suffix).
- merth, merthe, merþe, mirthe, mirth, murhthe, murþe, myrth, myrþe
- merhð, mirhð, mureȝþ, murehþ, murcð, murȝþ, murhd, murhð, muruhð (Early Middle English)
Pronunciation
Noun
myrthe (plural myrthes)
- Mirth, joy, gladness; the state of being happy or elated.
- Religious or holy bliss, ecstasy, or salvation.
- Merry-making, entertainment, amusement, fun (or an instance of it)
- A wonder; an astounding, astonishing or lucky happening.
- Something that appeals or is held in high regard.
- (rare, euphemistic) Copulation; the act of having sex
- (rare) A term of worship and adoration
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Etymology 2
Verb
myrthe
- Alternative form of myrthen