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Thrave vs Theave - What's the difference?

thrave | theave |

In uk|dialect|lang=en terms the difference between thrave and theave

is that thrave is (uk|dialect) a sheaf; a handful while theave is (uk|dialect) a sheep three years old.

As nouns the difference between thrave and theave

is that thrave is (uk|dialect) a sheaf; a handful while theave is (uk|dialect) a ewe lamb of the first year.

As a verb thrave

is to urge; compel; importune.

thrave

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) (m), from (etyl) .

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To urge; compel; importune.
    • Related terms
    *

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) (m), (m), (m), from (etyl) . Cognate with Swedish (m), Danish (m).

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (UK, dialect) A sheaf; a handful.
  • (UK, dialect, obsolete) Twenty-four (or in some places, twelve) sheaves of wheat; a shock, or stook.
  • (UK, dialect, obsolete) Two dozen, or similar indefinite number; a bunch; a throng.
  • * Landsdowne MS
    • The worst of a thrave .
  • * Bishop Hall
    • He sends forth thraves of ballads to the sale.
    (Webster 1913)

    theave

    English

    Alternative forms

    * thave

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (UK, dialect) A ewe lamb of the first year.
  • (UK, dialect) A sheep three years old.
    • (Halliwell)
    (Webster 1913)