myrthe

Middle English

/ˈmɛrxθ/, /ˈmɛrθ/

noun
Definitions
  • Mirth, joy, gladness; the state of being happy or elated.
  • Religious or holy bliss, ecstasy, or salvation.
  • Merry-making, entertainment, amusement, fun or an instance of it
  • A wonder; an astounding, astonishing or lucky happening.
  • Something that appeals or is held in high regard.
  • (rare) Copulation; the act of having sex
  • (rare) A term of worship and adoration

Etymology

Inherited from Old English myrgþ inherited from Proto-Germanic *murgiþō (briefness, brevity) affix from Middle English mery.

Origin

Middle English

mery

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