tholemod en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English tholemod, from Old English þolmōd, þolemōd (“forbearing, patient, of a patient disposition; patience, endurance”), equivalent to thole + mood. Cognate with Icelandic þolinmóður (“patient”), Swedish tålmodig (“patient”), Danish tålmodig (“patient”).
Meanings
- (obsolete) Patient; long-suffering; forbearing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most tholemod | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more tholemod | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |