Enow

/ɪˈnaʊ/ adjective, adverb

Definition

An archaic or poetic form of 'enough,' meaning sufficient in quantity or degree.

Etymology

From Old English 'genoh,' related to German 'genug.' The 'e-' prefix was added in Middle English. The word gradually fell out of use except in poetry and historical texts.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare used 'enow' frequently—it sounds grander and more archaic than our modern 'enough,' which is why poets still sneak it into verses today. Language is always shedding old forms like snakeskin.

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