How Do You Spell RIBAULD?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪbɔːld] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Ribauld" can be confusing due to its irregularity. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /rɪbɔːld/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The word is derived from the Old French term "ribault", which means a rogue or a scoundrel. The spelling variation from "ribault" to "ribauld" occurs due to the added silent "d" at the end, which is typical in some Old French words. Despite its irregularity, "Ribauld" is a unique and interesting word with a rich linguistic history.

Common Misspellings for RIBAULD

• ribbald
• ribaud
• eibauld
• dibauld
• fibauld
• tibauld
• 5ibauld
• 4ibauld
• rubauld
• rjbauld
• rkbauld
• robauld
• r9bauld
• r8bauld
• rivauld
• rinauld
• rihauld
• rigauld
• ribzuld
• ribsuld

Etymology of RIBAULD

The word "ribald" has its etymological roots in Old French. It ultimately comes from the Old High German word "raubōn", which means "to ravage, rob, or steal". In Old French, this word evolved into "ribaud", referring to a dissolute or unprincipled person. Over time, the meaning shifted to describe someone who is vulgar, coarse, or lewd, which is the primary meaning of "ribald" in English today.