earth-fast en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English *erthfast, *erthfeste, from Old English eorþfæst (“earthfast, fixed in the earth, firm in the earth”), equivalent to earth + fast.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Firm or planted in the earth, and difficult to remove.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earthfast | alternative | lexicographic |