Etymograph > Indo-European > Old English > Dictionary > riht

ADJ

I of direction, a literally, straight, erect, directb metaphorically, right, straight

Source: https://bosworthtoller.com/25807

Attested in Aelfric's Colloquy 1

originates from: PGmc *rehta- "straight" (rehta- > reht > reoht) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:408)

Generated by yole/etymograph on Sat Apr 26 2025