litheness

English

noun

Definitions

The property of being lithe.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English lithnesse inherited from Old English līþnys suf from English lithe (a mixture of oatmeal and water).

Origin

English

lithe

Gloss

a mixture of oatmeal and water

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

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Cognates and derived terms

lithe English
lithely English
lithen English
lithesome English
līþnys Old English
lithen Middle English
lithnesse Middle English