Etymology
The word "doth" comes from the Old English word "dōth," which was the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb "dōn," meaning "to do." The "th" ending is a relic of the Old English verbal suffix "-eth," which was used to indicate the third person singular present tense.
Meaning
Doth is an archaic form of the verb "does." It is used as the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb, meaning "he does," "she does," or "it does." In modern English, "doth" is rarely used except in formal or literary contexts.
Origin
The verb "dōn" is of Proto-Germanic origin, deriving from the Proto-Germanic root *dō-. Cognates of "doth" can be found in other Germanic languages, such as German "tun" and Dutch "doen." The word "doth" first appeared in English in the 13th century and was commonly used until the 18th century. It declined in usage during the 19th century and is now considered archaic.
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