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Etymology of the English word loath

the English word loath
derived from the English word loth
derived from the English word lath
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *laththo
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *laithaz

Derivations in English

loathe, loathly, loathsome

Cognates

Dutch leed, German Leid, Swedish led

Usage

Word found in Old English, Modern English



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