SITH

Etymology 1

Noun

sith (plural siths)

(obsolete) A journey, way.

(obsolete) One's journey of life, experience, one's lot, also by extension life, lifetime.

(obsolete) An instant in time, a point in time or an occasion.

Usage notes

Sith fell out of common usage in the 16th century. 14th and 15th century mentions are plentiful and the presence of this word in such works as The Towneley Plays (which were performed up until the latter half of the 16th century) indicates that the word was still probably in use throughout the first half of the 16th century, mostly in various idioms and set expressions. The phrase “by siths” used to mean “at times, sometimes”.

Synonyms

• (journey): See Thesaurus:journey

• (point in time): time

Etymology 2

Conjunction

sith

(obsolete) since.

Synonyms

• as, because, seeing that; see also because

Anagrams

• HITs, Hist, Tish, hist, hist-, hist., hits, iths, shit, this, tish

Source: Wiktionary


Sith, prep., adv., & conj. Etym: [See Since.]

Definition: Since; afterwards; seeing that. [Obs.] We need not fear them, sith Christ is with us. Latimer. Sith thou art rightful judge. Chaucer.

Sith, Sithe, n. Etym: [AS.

Definition: Time. [Obs.] Chaucer. And humbly thanked him a thousand sithes. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

coffee icon