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to runneth

to runneth

9.9
Works or operates, usually about a machine
  • verb
  • /ˈrʌnəθ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : funciona
  • The computer runneth efficiently, ensuring all programs work without error.

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Examples

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  • In the heat of summer, the fountain in the park does indeed runneth with cool water to refresh passersby.

  • The ancient clock runneth smoothly, marking the hours with precision.

Synonyms

to worketh
vsto runneth
  • Archaic
9.9

Does a job in old or poetic language

refers to continuous operation of a machine or system rather than a single task

Surface Forms

runneth infinitive
runneth third person singular

Morphology

runneth = run (semi-transparent) = run + eth

Form is clearly 'run' + archaic 3rd-person singular suffix '-eth', but the suffix is archaic and may be unfamiliar to modern learners.

Etymology

Runneth is run plus the old English ending -eth, which meant 'runs' for he/she/it. So in older writing it often means 'operates' or 'works', as when the clock 'runneth' it 'works'.