thir

pronoun or adjective

dialectal British
: these

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (northern), perhaps irregular from Middle English this

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thir was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near thir

Cite this Entry

“Thir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thir. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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