dresseth

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

«dresseth» 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

«dresseth» means «dresses», a form of «dress»: A piece of clothing that covers the body from the shoulders down to the legs, in one piece, often worn by girls and women. tree →

Then and now

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

Examples

And Aaron shall burn thereon incense of sweet spices; every morning, when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn it. (Torah EXO.30.7, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: dresses.

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