Ruth
Ruth
(rth), n. [From Rue, v.: cf. Icel. hrygg, hryg.] 1. Sorrow for the misery of another; pity; tenderness. [Poetic] "They weep for ruth." Chaucer. "Have ruth of the poor." Piers Plowman.[1913 Webster]
To stir up gentle ruth,Spenser.
Both for her noble blood, and for her tender youth.
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2. That which causes pity or compassion; misery; distress; a pitiful sight.
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It had been hard this ruth for to see.Chaucer.
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With wretched miseries and woeful ruth.Spenser.
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