Blibe

/blaɪb/ adjective

Definition

An archaic or dialectal word meaning blithe, cheerful, or carefree.

Etymology

A variant spelling and pronunciation of 'blithe,' from Old English 'blithe' meaning joyful or happy, possibly related to Old Norse 'blithir.'

Kelly Says

This word shows how 'blithe' once had multiple pronunciations—saying it with a long 'i' sound (blibe) instead of the modern 'blithe' is like finding a time capsule of English pronunciation.

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