Old English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /jeˈrixt/, [jeˈriçt]

Etymology 1

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From Proto-Germanic *garehtaz, equivalent to ġe- +‎ riht. Cognate with Gothic 𐌲𐌰𐍂𐌰𐌹𐌷𐍄𐍃 (garaihts), German, Luxembourgish and Dutch gerecht.

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Adjective

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ġeriht

  1. right; just
Declension
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Descendants
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  • Middle English: irihte

Etymology 2

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From Proto-Germanic *garihtiją, *garehtuz. Cognate with Old High German girihti.

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Noun

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ġeriht n (nominative plural ġeriht)

  1. that which is right, just, or fair; justice; equity
  2. a right
  3. rule; regulation; law
  4. duty; office
  5. truth
  6. direction; a straight line
  7. account; reckoning
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