Old English

Noun

ȳþ f ‎(nominative plural ȳþa or ȳþe)

1. wave (of water)
   • Maxims II, 23-24

     standan steap and geap. Stream sceal on yðum
     mencgan mereflode. Mæst sceal on ceole [...]

     stand prominent and broad. The stream must in the waves
     mingle with the ocean. The mast, on the ship, shall [...]

Declension

Derived terms

• ȳþlād
• ȳþlāf
• ȳþlida

Descendants

• Middle English: ythe
  • English: ithe