garth
- noun
- /ɡɑrθ/
- Archaic
- The small garth next to the house was filled with freshly picked vegetables.
Examples
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Smith looked out onto the garth and its flowing fountain before turning and looking down at the body of Paul.
Fiction book (1990) -
The refurbishing of Skell Garth House was almost finished.
Fiction book (1996) -
When Meredith returned to Skell Garth House an hour later, Patsy was waiting for her in the sitting room.
Fiction book (1996) -
Skell Garth is quaint and charming, and it has a great atmosphere and is loaded with comfort.
Fiction book (1996) -
Finnerty shook his head and looked out the open window onto the garth and its large, abstract, siliconed bronze fountain.
Fiction book (1990) -
The children played in the garth behind the old church, enjoying the sunny weather.
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She planted colorful flowers in her garth to create a beautiful space for relaxation.
Synonyms
An area of land next to a building, often fenced, used for animals, work or play
An area of land behind a house used for play and gardening
An open area inside buildings, often like the space in a house or castle
A piece of land in front of a house next to the street
The land around a house that belongs to it and is often enclosed
An open yard at an inn where people meet and tie horses
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Etymology
Garth comes from an old Norse word garðr that meant 'enclosure' or 'enclosed place'. It is the same root as the English word yard, so a garth is a small, peaceful, enclosed area or garden next to a house or church.