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