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firth

noun
\ ˈfərth How to pronounce firth (audio) \

Definition of firth

: estuary
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Synonyms for firth

Synonyms

arm, bay, bight, cove, creek [chiefly British], embayment, estuary, fjord (also fiord), gulf, inlet, loch [Scottish]

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Examples of firth in a Sentence

the Firth of Forth in Scotland

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 Gray and harbor seals are a common sight in this firth, or estuary, where several major rivers meet the North Sea. — National Geographic, "What to Do When a Wild Seal Hops On Your Kayak," 16 Feb. 2017 Kevin Harvick was firth, followed by fellow Ford drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Joey Logano. — Mark Long, The Seattle Times, "Earnhardt lands pole for what could be Cup finale at Daytona," 30 June 2017

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First Known Use of firth

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for firth

Middle English, from Old Norse fjǫrthr — more at ford

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firth

noun
\ ˈfərth How to pronounce firth (audio) \

Kids Definition of firth

: a narrow arm of the sea

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