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grith

Pronunciation: /ɡriθ/

“grith” is a Middle English word. Its 5 meanings in English:

noun

  1. peace (lack of fighting)
  2. peaceableness, tranquility
  3. refuge, sanctuary
  4. safety, protection
  5. mercy, leniency

Etymology

From Late Old English griþ, from Old Norse grið.

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