Definition of TEETHE

teethe

Meanings

Verb

  • grow teeth; cut the baby teeth
  • To grow teeth.
  • To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English tethen, from Old English tēþan (“to teethe”), from Proto-Germanic *tanþijaną (“to teethe”), from Proto-Germanic *tanþs (“tooth”). Cognate with German zähnen (“to provide with teeth”).

Synonyms

breed teeth, cut new teeth, dentize

Scrabble Score: 9

teethe is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
teethe is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
teethe is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

teethe is a valid Words With Friends word