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quoth

 

[ kwลth ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

archaic usage

Quoth is an archaic form of the verb 'to say,' primarily found in poetry or older literature. It indicates the act of speaking or expressing something, often with a connotation of quoting someone directly. This term is particularly associated with literary works, where it is used to add a formal or dramatic quality to dialogue. While not commonly used in modern English, it can still be encountered in older texts and quotations.

Synonyms

declared, said, stated, uttered

Examples of usage

  • Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore.'
  • Quoth he, 'I shall return soon.'
  • She quoth the famous lines from Shakespeare.
  • The historian quoth many ancient texts.
  • He quoth, 'To be or not to be.'

Translations

Translations of the word "quoth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sagte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengatakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะทะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powiedziaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dijo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dedi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™ekl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povedal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rekel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sagรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฅแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dedi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dijo

Etymology

The word 'quoth' has its roots in Middle English, originally derived from the Old English term 'cwoth', which also means 'said' or 'spoke'. Over time, it evolved through various stages of the English language, maintaining its fundamental meaning of expression or communication. The use of 'quoth' rose in popularity during the medieval period and was often favored by poets and writers for its rhythmic quality. The term is frequently associated with the works of Edgar Allan Poe, particularly his poem 'The Raven', where it is famously used. Despite its decline in contemporary usage, 'quoth' persists in literary contexts, adding an air of antiquity and formality to dialogue.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,857, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.