r'tither

Norman

Alternative forms

• èrtither

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate to French retirer.

Verb

r'tither

1. (Jersey) to retreat, withdraw, get out
2. (Jersey) to ebb (of tide)
3. (Jersey) to take out (money)
4. (Jersey, reflexive, s'èrtither) to retire (multiple senses)
   • Florence Mary Hacquoil (1902-1988), ‘Nout' Libèrté’

     Ch'avait 'té san întention,

     Dé bâti eune belle maison,

     Ouècque i' pouorrait s'èrtither

     Et un gardin tchultiver.