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washeth

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

«washeth» 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

«washeth» means «washes», a form of «wash»: To clean something or someone with water and usually soap. tree →

Then and now

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

Examples

Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine; he washeth his garments in wine, and his vesture in the blood of grapes; (Torah GEN.49.11, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: washes.

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