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crieth

verb, old form of «cries» (he, she, it)

«crieth» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

«crieth» means «cries», a form of «cry»: To cry is to have tears come from your eyes because you are sad, hurt, or very happy. tree →

Then and now

Only the ending is old: -eth was the ending for he, she and it, where today we say -s: «he crieth» = «he cries».

Examples

And He said: 'What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto Me from the ground. (Torah GEN.4.10, JPS 1917) tree →
for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin; wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto Me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. (Torah EXO.22.27, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: cries.

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