/bohth/ , adj.
1. one and the other; two together: He met both sisters. Both performances were canceled.
pron.
2. the one as well as the other: Both of us were going to the party.
conj.
3. alike; equally: He is both ready and willing.
[ 1125-75; ME bothe, bathe, influenced by Scand (cf. ON bathir both; c. G, D beide, Goth ba tho skipa both (the) ships, OHG bêde bai thai ); r. ME bo, ba, OE ba; c. Goth bai; akin to L ambo, Gk ámpho, Lith abù, Skt ubháu ]