laith

[leyth]

adjective

1. loath.

verb (used with object)

1. loathe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laith¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English lath, loth for the adjective; Middle English lath(i)en, loth(i)en for the verb

Example Sentences

"Rising bond yields mean higher costs for companies to borrow, and of course governments too," said Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell.

From BBC

Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell, said chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget in October, which increased borrowing, may have had a small impact but said the UK rises were similar to those in the US.

From BBC

“Christmas in the Spotlight” stars Jessica Lord as a pop star who falls in love with a football player played by Laith Wallschleger after they meet backstage at one of her concerts.

From Los Angeles Times

Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell, said it was "almost certainly too early for the Bank of England to pull the trigger on a rate cut right now", especially against the backdrop of the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, warning its interest rate could stay high.

From BBC

"I can't express how I feel. Thank God," said 17-year-old Laith Othman, who was detained earlier this year on suspicion of throwing an incendiary device and released on Friday.

From Reuters