noun
sith
seeth
Sith (noun) means Archaic word for a journey or occasion (now obsolete outside dialect and older texts).
noun
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Archaic word for a journey or occasion (now obsolete outside dialect and older texts).
name
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In the Star Wars films, a member of a dark and ancient order of warriors who oppose the Jedi and wield the dark side of the Force.
"Darth Vader was once one of the most feared Sith in the galaxy."
How to use sith
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNowadays almost always used for the villainous Force-users in Star Wars, rather than its old English meaning of "journey."
Common pairings
Sith Lord
the dark side
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Word forms
- Plural
- siths
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Etymology
The archaic sense comes from Old English sith, "journey" or "occasion." The Star Wars sense was coined by George Lucas.
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What does “sith” mean?
The word “sith” means archaic word for a journey or occasion (now obsolete outside dialect and older texts). In plain terms, nowadays almost always used for the villainous Force-users in Star Wars, rather than its old English meaning of "journey.".
How do you pronounce “sith”?
“Sith” is pronounced seeth (/siːθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sith” in a sentence?
Here is “sith” used in a sentence: “Darth Vader was once one of the most feared Sith in the galaxy.”
What part of speech is “sith”?
Depending on how it is used, “sith” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “sith” come from?
The word “sith” comes from Old English. The archaic sense comes from Old English sith, "journey" or "occasion." The Star Wars sense was coined by George Lucas.
How many meanings does “sith” have?
“Sith” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: archaic word for a journey or occasion (now obsolete outside dialect and older texts).
