English Explanatory Dictionary

ithand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Industrious; assiduous; continually busy; diligent.
  2. Plodding; constant; continual.
  3. Conscientious; considerate; watchful; careful; attentive.
  4. Continuous; persistent.

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪðənd/

Word forms

ithand more ithand most ithand ident ydant iden ydan eident idand ydand

Etymology

From Middle English ithand, an alteration (due to assimilation to suffix -and) of Middle English ithen (“diligent”), from Old Norse iðinn (“assiduous, diligent”), from iðja, iðna (“to do, perform”), from ið (“a restless motion”). Cognate with Icelandic iðinn (“diligent”), Norwegian idig (“busy”), Danish idelig (“continual”), and perhaps to English eddy.

Derived words

ithandly
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