The fiery and savage children of the vitriolic ideology made popular by Donald J Trump, spoke with neither ruth nor pity. They were the foolish offspring of a confused patriotism. Genuine in their conviction, but utterly devoid of reason.
Noun
- Sorrow for the misery of another; pity; tenderness.
- Obsolete: That which causes pity or compassion; misery; distress; a pitiful.
Pronunciations
- /ɹuːθ/
Origin
From Middle English reuþe, ruthe, reuthe, rewthe, reowthe, corresponding to rue + -th.
Proper Noun
The woman after whom the “Book of Ruth” is named. After her husband and father-in-law die, she travels to Bethlehem and marries her husband’s friend Boaz. They have a son named Obed, who is the grandfather of David, king of Israel.
In the Christian tradition, Ruth is a model of loving-kindness, behaving in ways that promoted the well-being of others.
Cite this Entry
Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Ruth.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/ruth. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
The Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago Style)
The Effin’ Word, s.v. “ruth”, accessed April 19, 2024, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/ruth.
American Psychological Association (APA Style)
The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Ruth. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/ruth