noun
rath
rahth
Rath (noun) means an ancient circular earthen fort or enclosure found in Ireland, dating from the Iron Age or early medieval period. Example: “The hikers stopped to explore an old rath on the hillside.”
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An ancient circular earthen fort or enclosure found in Ireland, dating from the Iron Age or early medieval period.
"The hikers stopped to explore an old rath on the hillside."
How to use rath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historic Irish ring-shaped earthwork fort.
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Etymology
From Old Irish ráth.
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What does “rath” mean?
The word “rath” means an ancient circular earthen fort or enclosure found in Ireland, dating from the Iron Age or early medieval period. In plain terms, a historic Irish ring-shaped earthwork fort.
How do you pronounce “rath”?
“Rath” is pronounced rahth (/ɹæθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rath” in a sentence?
Here is “rath” used in a sentence: “The hikers stopped to explore an old rath on the hillside.”
What part of speech is “rath”?
“Rath” is a noun.
Where does the word “rath” come from?
The word “rath” comes from Old Irish. From Old Irish ráth.
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