Parth en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /pɑɹθ/ (General-American)
- /pɑːθ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Latin Parthus, from Ancient Greek Πάρθος (Párthos).
Meanings
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(archaic) A Parthian.
By bowes the Parths and Medes gat greatest name; / And English archers, famous for the same.
1814, Restitua, page 130:[…] And standards from the Parths to redemand.
1871, Virgil in English Rhythm, page 219:[…] Trajan, the emperor, being on a campaign against the Parths; […]
1885, Primitive Christianity and the Catholic Church, page 110:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |