Scottish variant of 'both'; used to connect two equal elements or alternatives in Scottish English.
From Old English 'bā' (both), preserved in Scottish dialect. The 'th' ending reflects Scottish pronunciation patterns and is cognate with the standard English 'both.'
Scottish speakers kept 'baith' while standard English moved to 'both'—this shows how the same language branched differently, preserving older sounds in regional variations.
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