Airths

/ɛːrðz/ noun

Definition

Scottish: the plural of 'airth'; directions, compass points, or geographical locations.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'airth' with the -s suffix. Primarily Scottish dialect from Old English eorðe.

Kelly Says

Old Scottish maps and navigation texts mention 'all the airths'—it's a beautiful example of how Scots kept alive a whole vocabulary for direction and place that English largely abandoned.

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