English Explanatory Dictionary

lithen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make lithe, soften; to ease, mitigate
verb
  1. To thicken a broth or gravy with a thickening agent (e.g. flour, oatmeal, etc.)

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪðən/

Word forms

lithen lithens lithening lithened

Etymology

From Middle English *lithnien, equivalent to lithe + -en.

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