Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quoth
Verb
/kwəθ/
Definition
To say or to speak, often used in a literary context.
Examples
- “Quoth the raven, ‘Nevermore.'”
- In this passage, the character quoth his thoughts aloud for all to hear.
Meaning
Quoth is a term typically used in older texts to indicate speech or to quote someone. It is commonly seen in poetic or storytelling narratives.
Synonyms
- Say
- Speak
- State
