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lithen

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪðən/

The English word “lithen” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To make lithe, soften; to ease, mitigate
  2. To thicken a broth or gravy with a thickening agent (e.g. flour, oatmeal, etc.)

Etymology

From Middle English *lithnien, equivalent to lithe + -en.

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