noun General Slang

garth

GARTH · noun · informal

A yard, paddock or enclosed garden

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An enclosed yard, garden or small paddock.

“The hens are oot in the garth.”
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garth In A Sentence

The hens are oot in the garth.

Origin & Usage

From Old Norse 'garthr', an enclosure.

People Also Ask

What is a 'garth'?

A garth is an enclosed yard, garden or small paddock.

Where does 'garth' come from?

It derives from the Old Norse 'garthr', meaning an enclosure — a reminder of Norse settlement in the North East.

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