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frith

/fɹɪθ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A state of peace or security.


Variants
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frith , friths
Etymology
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Old English frith 'peace, protection, safety', from Proto-Germanic *friðaz 'peace'.


Trivia
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  1. The Old English word frith is related to the modern English word 'fraith', which means faith or belief.

  2. The concept of frith was important in Anglo-Saxon society, and violating frith was considered a serious offense.

  3. The word frith is also found in the name of the Frisians, a Germanic people who lived in what is now the Netherlands and northwest Germany.


Related Concepts
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  1. Peace: Frith is related to the concept of peace. Both words refer to a state of tranquility and freedom from disturbance.

  2. Sanctuary: Frith is also related to the concept of a sanctuary, a place where people are protected from harm.


Culture
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In Old English literature, frith was used to refer to a sacred area or sanctuary where people were protected from harm. It was also used metaphorically to describe a peaceful and secure state of mind.

How to Memorize "frith"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a peaceful scene, such as a quiet forest or a calm lake, to help remember the meaning of frith.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word frith with the feeling of safety and security to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Frith is peace, Frith is right' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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