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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FIRTH

From Old Norse fjörthrfiord.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FIRTH

firth  [fɜːθ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIRTH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Firth is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIRTH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

firth

Firth

Firth is the word in the Lowland Scots language and in English used to denote various coastal waters in Scotland and England. In mainland Scotland it is used to describe a large sea bay, or even a strait. In the Northern Isles it more usually refers to a smaller inlet. It is linguistically cognate to fjord which has a more constrained sense in English. Bodies of water named "firths" tend to be more common on the east coast, or in the southwest of the country, although the Firth of Lorn is an exception to this. The Highland coast contains numerous estuaries, straits, and inlets of a similar kind, but not called "firth"; instead, these are often called sea lochs. A firth is generally the result of ice age glaciation and is very often associated with a large river, where erosion caused by the tidal effects of incoming sea water passing upriver has widened the riverbed into an estuary. Demarcation can be rather vague.

Definition of firth in the English dictionary

The definition of firth in the dictionary is a relatively narrow inlet of the sea, esp in Scotland.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIRTH


afterbirth
ˈɑːftəˌbɜːθ
berth
bɜːθ
birth
bɜːθ
childbirth
ˈtʃaɪldˌbɜːθ
dearth
dɜːθ
earth
ɜːθ
Edgeworth
ˈɛdʒwɜːθ
girth
ɡɜːθ
Harmsworth
ˈhɑːmzwɜːθ
homebirth
ˈhəʊmˌbɜːθ
jobsworth
ˈdʒɒbzˌwɜːθ
Kenilworth
ˈkɛnɪlˌwɜːθ
Leavenworth
ˈlɛvənˌwɜːθ
mirth
mɜːθ
pennyworth
ˈpɛnɪˌwɜːθ
Perth
pɜːθ
rebirth
riːˈbɜːθ
stillbirth
ˈstɪlˌbɜːθ
unearth
ʌnˈɜːθ
worth
wɜːθ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIRTH

first-line
first-loss policy
first-name
first-named
first-nighter
first-order
first-past-the-post
first-past-the-post system
first-person
first-person shooter
first-rate
first-strike
first-string
first-time buyer
first-timer
firstling
firstly
firstness
firsts

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIRTH

airth
breech birth
crossbirth
date of birth
give birth
live birth
misbirth
Moray Firth
multiple birth
natural childbirth
Pentland Firth
prebirth
Solway Firth
ungirth
virgin birth
yirth

Synonyms and antonyms of firth in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «firth» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIRTH

Find out the translation of firth to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of firth from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «firth» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

弗斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

firth
570 millions of speakers

English

firth
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फर्थ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فيرث
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лиман
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Firth
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নদীর মোহানা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bras de mer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Firth
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Förde
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ファース
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

퍼스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tembaga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nơi nối liền giửa biển và sông
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிர்த்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फर्थ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

haliç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fiordo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Firth
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лиман
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Firth
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

firth
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Firth
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

firth
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

firth
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of firth

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRTH»

The term «firth» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.458 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRTH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about firth

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIRTH»

Discover the use of firth in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to firth and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Elements of Social Organization
An illuminating introduction to the methods and problems of social anthropology, this book draws on a wide range of illustrations, including Raymond Firth's own experiences in New Zealand, Malaya and the Solomon Islands.
Raymond Firth, 2004
2
Malay Fishermen
The social, economic and political impact of the decline of the old colonial powers in Africa, India and the Middle East are still areas of vast research and debate. Much of the key issues concerning this area are discussed in this book.
Raymond Firth, 2006
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A Crisis of Truth: Literature and Law in Ricardian England
"Green's work is of the greatest importance for the understanding of a crucial period in the history of English writing and institutions, and a crucial shift in patterns of cognition."--Derek Pearsall, Harvard University
Richard Firth Green, 2002
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Finding Colin Firth
"Only an idiot would attempt to make a pie - a special-ordered chocolate caramel cream Amore Pie - while watching Pride and Prejudice.
Mia March, 2013
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Audit in Mental Health Services
This book, which includes individual and team exercises, is designed to help select topics for audit, to understand the most appropriate methods, to set standards, understand the significance of outcomes, and to bring about changes as a ...
Jenny Firth-Cozens, 1993
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Symbols: Public and Private
This book first published in 1973 offers a broad survey of the study of symbolic ideas and behaviour.
Raymond Firth, 2011
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Aftermath
AFTERMATH, speaks to these things...... In a way, the accumulated grief and loss of the aftermath eventually eclipses the enormity of the horrendous event itself .
Robert Firth, Joshua L Mask, 2013
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How to Survive in Medicine: Personally and Professionally
This book is for any doctor – those whose jobs get them down at times, those who manage others who have problems, through to those who know they are stressed or depressed about the job or relationships at work or at home.
Jenny Firth-Cozens, 2010
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Religion: A Humanist Interpretation
Raymond Firth treats religion as a human art, capable of great intellectual and artistic achievements, but also of complex manipulation to serve the human interests of those who believe in it and operate it.
Raymond Firth, 1996
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In Defense of Radical Empiricism: Essays and Lectures
Together, these writings constitute the most finished and compelling version of traditional empiricist epistemology. This book will be of value to students and scholars of epistemology, phenomenalism, and ethics.
Roderick Firth, John Troyer, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIRTH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term firth is used in the context of the following news items.
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Collet's: A Firth institution since 1930
FIRTH, Idaho (AP) — When you ask people why they like Collet's ... Located in the middle of Firth's small downtown, it's the only bar for miles. «Idaho State Journal, Jul 15»
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Erdem Partners With Livia Firth To Show Eco-Friendly Green Carpet …
Erdem, Livia Firth (Photo : Getty Images/Pascal Le Segretain ) Designer Erdem Moralioglu and Livia Firth — Colin Firth's wife and the creative ... «Fashion Times, Jul 15»
3
Port of Cromarty Firth Welcomes Britain's Biggest Cruise Ship
The Port of Cromarty Firth played host to the Britannia on July 9 for a 12 ... Chief Executive of Port of Cromarty Firth, also welcomed the news. «Cruise Industry News, Jul 15»
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Hundreds demonstrate in New Orleans in push for immigration reform
Immigration advocates rally outside the Firth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Friday. Photograph: Caitlin Faw/AP. Tom Dart in New ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Spieth a young man on cusp of history at St. Andrews
Rain and a raging wind off the Firth of Forth helped send him to an 81 and ended his dream. Now it falls to Spieth. "He has, much like Tiger did, ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
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Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich loved a trip 'doon the watter …
THE Firth of Clyde is becoming a popular holiday destination once more with the Mull of Kintyre, Great Cumbrae, Bute and Arran, all perfect for ... «Scotland Now, Jul 15»
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Humpback whale spotted in Firth of Clyde, fifth sighting this month
A humpback whale has been spotted in the Firth of Clyde - the fifth sighting off western Scotland in a month compared to the average of one or ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
8
Kenyan Supermodel Malaika Firth Stars In A British Superstar's Video
While Lupita represents Kenya in Hollywood, another Kenyan beauty is representing Kenya in Paris, Milan and London and other fashion ... «Ghafla!Kenya, Jul 15»
9
Equality Maryland faces uncertain future
Firth spoke with the Blade eight days after she and Stephanie Bernstein, chair of the Equality Maryland board of directors, announced the ... «Washington Blade, Jul 15»
10
Vic Firth unveils Steve Gadd 70th birthday gear
Steve Gadd recently celebrated his 70th birthday, and Vic Firth is honouring the occasion with a bunch of new signature gear for the iconic ... «MusicRadar.com, Jul 15»

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