lithy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈlaɪði/
Etymology
From Middle English lethi, from Old English liþiġ (“free, unrestrained, flexible”), from Proto-Germanic *liþugaz; equivalent to lith (“limb, joint”) + -y. Cognate with Dutch ledig, German ledig, Swedish ledig, Icelandic liðugur.
Meanings
- (qualifier:archaic or puristic) Easy to bend; pliable.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lethy | alternative, dialectal | lexicographic | |
| more lithy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most lithy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |