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Wraith vs Graith - What's the difference?

wraith | graith |

As nouns the difference between wraith and graith

is that wraith is a ghost or specter, especially seen just after a person's death while graith is (obsolete) preparation; arrangement; manner of doing a thing; proper course.

As an adjective graith is

ready; prepared.

As a verb graith is

to make ready; prepare; put in order; make fit for use.

wraith

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A ghost or specter, especially seen just after a person's death.
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    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * wraithish * wraithful * wraithlike

    See also

    * (wikipedia "wraith")

    graith

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l), (l)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) (m), (m), (m), from (etyl) . More at (l).

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Ready; prepared.
  • Straight; direct; prompt.
  • Free; clear; available.
  • Derived terms
    * (l) * (l)

    Etymology 2

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

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make ready; prepare; put in order; make fit for use.
  • To deal with; treat; handle (a person); complement.
  • To dress; get dressed.
  • Etymology 3

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

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) Preparation; arrangement; manner of doing a thing; proper course.
  • An apparatus of any kind; gadget; materials or equipment; tackle; tools or implements.
  • Furnishings; furniture; equipment or accoutrements for work, travelling, war, etc.
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