-wierþe

Old English

suffix
Definitions
  • (West Saxon) worthy of
  • (West Saxon) able to, capable of
  • (West Saxon) fit for, tending to

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Germanic *wirþijaz (worthy, worth).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*wirþijaz

Gloss

worthy, worth

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