[Avodah] ruth vs ruthless

[Saul.Z.Newman at kp.org]

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=ruthless

c.1327, from reuthe "pity, compassion" (c.1175), formed from reuwen "to 
rue" (see rue (v.)) on the model of true/truth, etc. Ruthful(c.1225) has 
fallen from use since late 17c. except as a deliberate archaism. 


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