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Atheldom vs Douth - What's the difference?

atheldom | douth |

As nouns the difference between atheldom and douth

is that atheldom is (rare) the state or condition of being athel or noble; nobility while douth is (rare|or|obsolete) virtue; excellence; atheldom; nobility; power; riches or douth can be .

As an adjective douth is

snug; comfortable; in easy circumstances.

atheldom

English

Alternative forms

* etheldom

Noun

(en noun)
  • (rare) The state or condition of being athel or noble; nobility.
  • * 1996 , Andrew Phillips, The rebirth of England and English :
    • In wishing for an enlightened squirearchy, what Barnes really wanted was the restoration of the patriarchal 'atheldom' or nobility of Saxon 'folk' England - that which had perished at the Battle of Hastings, [...]

    douth

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) douthe, .

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (rare, or, obsolete) Virtue; excellence; atheldom; nobility; power; riches.
  • * 2012 , Yahoo! Canada Answers - What does the Bible say about a Christian going into debt?
    • The Book warns against debt, and extols the douth of not going into debt, but does not forbid debt.
  • (obsolete) A good deed; a benefit.
  • (obsolete) Manhood.
  • (collectively) Men; people.
  • A company; army; retinue.
  • Reliability; ease; security; shelter.
    • There's no [sic] much douth in a wire fence.
    Derived terms
    * * * *

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Snug; comfortable; in easy circumstances.

    • Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en noun)