How Do You Spell GRAITH?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪθ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Graith" may seem confusing at first, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The pronunciation is /ɡreɪθ/, with the "ai" representing the long "a" sound. The final "th" is also pronounced as the "th" in "bath". While the word may not be commonly used in modern English, understanding its spelling and pronunciation can help with understanding other words that feature similar phonetics.

GRAITH Meaning and Definition

  1. Furniture; accoutrements; the working tools of a miner.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for GRAITH

  • braith
  • hraith
  • yraith
  • traith
  • geaith
  • gdaith
  • gtaith
  • g5aith
  • g4aith
  • grzith
  • grsith
  • grwith
  • grqith
  • grauth
  • grajth
  • grakth
  • graoth
  • gra9th
  • gra8th

Etymology of GRAITH

The word "graith" has its origins in Old English, where it was spelled "grǣġþ" or "grǣdþ". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "grēþiz", which means "equipment" or "gear". The word gradually evolved and was later influenced by other Germanic languages. Over time, it developed various meanings and uses, including "apparatus", "furniture", or "implements". In modern English, "graith" is typically used in certain dialects, particularly in Scotland and Northern England, to refer to tools, equipment, or gear.

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