coit: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Archaic/ObsoluteZeroArchaic
Quick answer
What does “coit” mean?
(obsolete) To go.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
(obsolete) To go; to walk.
An archaic term meaning to go or proceed; sometimes found in older texts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
None. The word is equally obsolete in all regional varieties of English.
Connotations
Historically neutral.
Frequency
Not used in contemporary speech or writing in either variety.
Grammar
How to Use “coit” in a Sentence
Subject + coit (intransitive)Examples
Examples of “coit” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He would coit unto the town at dawn.
American English
- They coited along the forest path.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Never used.
Academic
Only encountered in historical linguistics or philology studies.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “coit”
- Attempting to use it in modern English.
- Confusing it with other obsolete words like 'quit'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it is an obsolete word meaning 'to go', no longer in use.
No, unless you are specifically writing about historical language. Using it would be incorrect in modern contexts.
It derives from Middle English, related to the Old French 'coiter', but its etymology is complex and not fully standardised for modern reference.
Comprehensive historical dictionaries record obsolete words to document the full history of the language.
(obsolete) To go.
Coit is usually archaic in register.
Coit: in British English it is pronounced /kɔɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /kɔɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Coin' + 'it' = you need a coin to 'coit' (go) on a bus. (Historical mnemonic only.)
Conceptual Metaphor
MOVEMENT IS TRAVEL (archaic instantiation).
Practice
Quiz
In which context might you legitimately encounter the word 'coit' today?