sith
Definition
- Conjunction (archaic, biblical):
- Since; from the time that: "sith" is an archaic or biblical conjunction meaning "since" or "after the time that." It introduces a clause indicating a point in time from which something has been true or an event has occurred.
Usage Examples
- (Since the beginning of the world, no such wonder has been witnessed.)
- (He has been faithful since his youth.)
Advanced Usage
- "sith that": a variant form meaning "since" or "because," often used in biblical or poetic contexts.
- Sith that thou hast shown mercy, we shall also forgive. (Because you have shown mercy, we will also forgive.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sithe (variant spelling): an alternative spelling of "sith," meaning "since."
- Sithe the day of thy birth, thou hast been blessed. (Since the day of your birth, you have been blessed.)
Synonyms
- Since: from a past time until now.
- Because: for the reason that.
- Forasmuch as: (archaic) in view of the fact that.
Related Idioms
- No idioms are commonly associated with "sith" due to its archaic nature. It is primarily used in historical or religious texts.