| 释义 |
▪ I. † theve, n. Obs. rare—1.
The first element of theve-thorn, of uncertain derivation: app. Brush-wood, bush, shrub; = brush n.1 2.
c1440Promp. Parv. 490/2 Theve, brusch [v.r. brush: no Latin equivalent given].
▪ II. † theve, v. Obs.
Also 4 thef.
[ME. a. ON. þefa to smell, to sniff. Cf. thef.]
trans. To smell.
13..Cursor M. 23456 (Gött.) In þis lijf has man gret liking..Suete spiceri to theue [Edin. thef, Cott. fell (= fele), F. tast] and smell. |