Etymology

earthhole

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Today it means: A hole or cavern in the earth; a cave. Full definition →

Middle English eorthehole
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromeorthehole
  2. English todayearthhole

From Middle English eorthehole; equivalent to earth + hole. Akin to Scots ert hyle (“earthhole, pit”).

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