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douth

Douth (noun) means Virtue; excellence; atheldom; nobility; power; riches.

noun
1
Virtue; excellence; atheldom; nobility; power; riches.
2
A group of people, especially an army or retinue.
3
Reliability; ease; security; shelter.
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Etymology

From Middle English douthe, douth, duweðe (“body of retainers, people, might, dignity, worth”), from Old English duguþ (“manhood, host, multitude, troops”), from Proto-West Germanic *dugunþu, *dugunþi, from Proto-Germanic *dugunþō (“power, competency, notefulness, virtue”), from *duganą (“to be useful”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewgʰ- (“to be ready, be sufficient”). Cognate with North Frisian døgd, døged (“ability, good deed”), Dutch deugd (“virtue”), German Tugend (“virtue”), Swedish dygd (“virtue”), Danish dyd (“virtue”), Icelandic dygð, dyggð (“virtue”). Related to dow, doughty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of douth?

"douth" (noun) means virtue; excellence; atheldom; nobility; power; riches.

What are the different meanings of douth?

"douth" has 3 main meanings: 1. Virtue; excellence; atheldom; nobility; power; riches; 2. A group of people, especially an army or retinue; 3. Reliability; ease; security; shelter.

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