j. rupert firth
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firth or frith (fɜːθ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a relatively narrow inlet of the sea, esp in Scotland | |
| [C15: from Old Norse fjörthr | |
| frith or frith | |
| —n | |
| [C15: from Old Norse fjörthr | |
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J. rupert firth
is always a great word to know.
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firth
"arm of the sea, estuary of a river," early 15c., Scottish, from O.N. fjörðr (see fjord).
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firth  (fûrth) Pronunciation Key
A long, narrow inlet of the sea. Firths are usually the lower part of an estuary, but are sometimes fjords. |
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