What does QUOTH mean?

Quoth

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: Quoth is an archaic third-person singular simple past tense indicative form of "say".

Pronunciations:

• US: /kwəʊθ/
• UK: /kwəʊθ/

Origin and Usage: Quoth is derived from the Old English word "cwæð", which means "said". It was commonly used in Middle English and Early Modern English literature. However, it is now considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms: said, spoke, uttered, voiced, expressed

Related Words: quote, quiet, quirk, quick, quill

Example Sentences:

• "Quoth the raven, Nevermore." (source: Edgar Allan Poes "The Raven")
• "Quoth the knight, It is the potion of love." (source: Geoffrey Chaucers "The Knights Tale")
• "Quoth the teacher, The test has been postponed."