Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ea

Noun
/iː/
Definition
A Middle English word that originally meant ‘river’ or ‘stream’.
Examples
  • The small ea flowed gently through the valley.
  • Children played near the ea on a sunny afternoon.
Meaning
Refers to a term used in some dialects to describe water bodies.
Synonyms
  • stream
  • brook
  • creek