Druith

/ˈdruːɪθ/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of druid, used in some historical and linguistic contexts referring to ancient Celtic priests.

Etymology

Variant of druid, from Old Irish drúi. This spelling reflects older or alternative transliterations of the Irish word, showing how the term evolved across different languages and time periods.

Kelly Says

This rare spelling reminds us that ancient words sound different in their original languages—what we call 'druids' today sounded more like 'druí' to the ancient Celts!

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