Wyrth
/wɪərθ/noun
An Old English word meaning 'worth' or 'value'.
Did you know?The ancient roots of 'Wyrth' connect to concepts of fate and destiny, intertwining value with the very essence of existence in early Anglo-Saxon culture.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wurþiz
“To become, to grow, reflecting the evolution of value.”
Old English
Old English
wyrð
“Value, worth, often associated with a person's status or moral standing.”
Middle English
Middle English
worth
“Value or merit, often tied to currency or social standing.”
Modern English
English
worth
“The value or merit of something, both materially and abstractly.”