tothe

Alternative forms

• toth, tooth, toð, toþ, toþe, tuth, tuthe, tooþ, toeth

Etymology

From Old English tōþ, from Proto-Germanic *tanþs, from Proto-Indo-European *h₃dónts.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /toːθ/

Noun

tothe (plural teth or ten)

1. A tooth (instrument used to compress food that is located in the mouth)
2. A tusk (lengthened tooth that is visible while the mouth is closed)
3. A protuberance; an sharp, pointed extension.
4. A spine or prickle on a plant.
5. (figuratively) A want or fondness; a longing for; especially used for food.