GRITH

Etymology

Noun

grith (countable and uncountable, plural griths)

(obsolete) guaranteed security, sanctuary, safe conduct

(historical) security, peace or protection guaranteed in particular instances in Old English law.

(historical) a place of protection, a sanctuary

Synonyms

• asylum

Anagrams

• girth, right

Source: Wiktionary


Grith, n. Etym: [AS. grith peace; akin to Icel. grid.]

Definition: Peace; security; agreement. [Obs.] Gower.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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