lithen
lithen · lithens · lithened · lithening
To thicken a broth or gravy with a thickening agentTo thicken a broth or gravy with a thickening agent (e.g. flour, oatmeal, etc.)
/ˈlaɪðən/
Meaning
2 senses(dialectal)To thicken a broth or gravy with a thickening agent (e.g. flour, oatmeal, etc.)
(archaic)To make lithe, soften; to ease, mitigate
Origin
From Middle English *lithnien, equivalent to lithe + -en. From lithe (“a mixture of oatmeFrom Middle English *lithnien, equivalent to lithe + -en.
From lithe (“a mixture of oatmeal and water”) + -en.
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Forms
lithens, lithening, lithened, lithenedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle