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Middle Irish

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-ach[əx]

suffix

A common suffix used to turn nouns into adjectives or to create new nouns that denote a person or thing connected to a specific quality or group.

“Is maith an clochach an talamh seo.”

This land is very stony.

Also means

Forms adjectives meaning "related to, having, characterised by, prone to".
Forms nouns meaning "person or thing connected or involved with, belonging to, having".

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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noun

A river or a flowing body of water.

“Is mór an ab.”

The river is big.

Also means

river

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aba

noun

This is the genitive singular form of 'ab', meaning an abbot.

“Is mór cumhacht an aba.”

Great is the power of the abbot.

Also means

genitive singular of ab
of an abbot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abaid[ˈabəðʲ]

adj

Describing something that has reached full development or maturity. It can refer to fruits or general states of being.

“Is abaid in t-úlla.”

The apple is ripe.

Also means

ripe
mature

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aband

noun

This is an alternative way to write the word for river.

“Sníd aband mór tría thír.”

A large river flows through the land.

Also means

alternative form of ab (“river”)
river

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aile[ˈalʲə]

adj

Used to refer to something different or the second of two things.

“Mani·tucad immurgu ní din chéttadall ni·bered a n-aill.”

If, however, he did not take anything at his first thrust, he did not bring the second.

Also means

other
second

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ainm[ˈanʲ(ə)mʲ]

noun

A word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.

“Boí rí amra for Laignib, .i. Mac Dathó a ainm.”

There was a wonderful king over Leinster; Mac Dathó was his name.

Also means

name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Albanach[ˈal(ə)bənəx]

adj

Relating to Scotland or its people.

“Lúrech Albanach.”

A Scottish coat of mail.

Also means

Scottish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ád

noun

A state of fortune or success in one's endeavors.

“Boi ád mór for ind ríg.”

Great good luck was upon the king.

Also means

good luck, prosperity, success
good luck

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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boga[ˈboɣə]

noun

A curved object or structure, or the weapon used to shoot arrows.

“Thóg sé an boga ina láimh.”

He took the bow in his hand.

Also means

bow
bow, curve

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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boi

verb

This is a variant spelling of the word boí, which is a form of the verb to be.

“Ní bui i ndúnad.”

He was not in the camp.

Also means

alternative spelling of boí

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bot

noun

This word refers to an animal's tail or, in vulgar usage, male anatomy.

“Atá bot fada ar an gcoin.”

The dog has a long tail.

Also means

tail
penis

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Britt

noun

A person who is a member of the ancient British people.

“Bíodh sin i mbeoil gach Britt.”

Let that be in the mouths of every Briton.

Also means

Briton

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bui

verb

This is the past tense form used to state that someone or something existed or was in a specific state.

“Bui in rí for a láim.”

The king was at his side.

Also means

third-person singular preterite absolute/conjunct of at·tá
was

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bus

noun

A word referring to the lip or the area of the mouth.

“Is derg a bus.”

Her lip is red.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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calma[ˈkal(ə)mə]

adj

An adjective describing someone or something that possesses great physical strength or courage. It is often used to praise a warrior.

“Is calma an gilla.”

The youth is brave.

Also means

strong
brave, valiant

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cana[ˈkanə]

noun

A young animal, specifically a cub or a puppy.

“Is maith in cana becc.”

The little cub is good.

Also means

cub
puppy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cara[ˈkaɾə]

noun

A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection or a family member.

“coscc carat”

a friend's advice

Also means

friend
relative

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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carat[ˈkaɾəd̪]

noun

This is the form of the word for friend used when showing possession or belonging to someone.

“Is maith liom teach mo charat.”

I like the house of my friend.

Also means

genitive singular/plural of cara (“friend; relative”)
friend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ceithern

noun

This refers to a group or troop of armed men, often referred to as kern in later historical contexts.

“Tánaic an cheithern.”

The band of soldiers came.

Also means

A band or troop of soldiers or fighting men, kern
band of soldiers

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cinn

noun

This entry is not a standalone word but a grammatical form related to 'cenn', meaning 'head'. It often appears in phrases indicating control or agreement.

“Do-chuaidh sí ar cinn in maic.”

She went to the boy's head.

Also means

inflection of cenn:

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ciúnas[ˈkʲiːu̯nəs]

noun

A state of being quiet, peaceful, or at rest.

“Bi oc ciúnas in araid.”

Be at rest in the bed.

Also means

calmness
quiet
repose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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clann[ˈklan̪]

noun

Refers to a group of people related by blood, specifically children or offspring.

“Tá clann mhór aige.”

He has a large family.

Also means

children
family
offspring
plant

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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clíathaire[ˈkʲlʲiːə̯θəɾʲə]

noun

A term used historically to refer to a specific group or sept, though the exact definition is not fully understood by scholars.

“Ba ball den chlíathaire é.”

He was a member of the sept.

Also means

a sept of some kind (precise is meaning is unclear)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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prep

A preposition indicating direction or movement toward something or someone.

“Ro·ferad failte friu uile, ocus ructha chucisium isin mbruidin.”

They were all made welcome and brought to him in the hall.

Also means

to, toward
to

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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coire[ˈkoɾʲə]

noun

A large metal pot used for cooking or boiling over an open fire.

“Secht ndoruis isin bruidin ocus secht sligeda trethe ocus secht tellaige indi ocus secht cori.”

There were seven doors in the hall, and seven passages through it, and seven hearths in it, and seven cauldrons.

Also means

cauldron

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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con[kon]

noun

This is the genitive form of the noun 'cú', meaning 'hound' or 'dog'. It is used to show possession or relationship related to a hound.

“Is í seilg con sin.”

That is the hunt of a hound.

Also means

genitive singular/dual/plural of cú
of a hound

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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corrach[ˈkorəx]

adj

An adjective used to describe places or surfaces that are uneven. It also describes water that is moving or agitated, like the sea.

“Is corrach an bealach.”

The path is rough.

Also means

rough, uneven (of places, mountains, roads, etc.)
moving, rough, restless (of water, particularly the sea)
rough

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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noun

A word meaning a dog or a hound. It is an alternative spelling of the more common term cú.

“Is maith an cu in gill.”

The hound of the lad is good.

Also means

alternative spelling of cú
dog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cú[kuː]

noun

This noun means a dog or a hound. It is a common animal in ancient Irish stories.

“Bui cu oca, no ditned in cu Lagniu uile.”

He had a dog; the dog protected all Leinster.

Also means

dog, hound
dog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cul[kul]

noun

A type of vehicle used in ancient times, likely referring specifically to a wheel or part of a chariot.

“Brissid in cul.”

The chariot breaks.

Also means

a chariot, or some part of the chariot, most likely a wheel
chariot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cur

noun

A brave or distinguished person, often someone known for their skill in battle.

“Fo chích curad crechtaig, cathbuadaig, at comsa mac Findchoeme frim.”

Under the breast of the hero covered in wounds, victorious in battle, you are the son of Findchoem who is equal to me.

Also means

hero
warrior

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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curad

noun

This is a grammatical form of the word 'cur', meaning a hero or champion. It is used as the genitive case, often translated as 'of a hero'.

“Is maith in curad.”

The hero is good.

Also means

genitive singular/dual/plural of cur
of a hero

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Dagda

name

The name of a major deity in the pantheon of early Irish stories and mythology.

“Batar in Dagda 7 in t-Óengus.”

They were the Dagda and the Óengus.

Also means

An important god in Irish mythology.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dam[d̪aβ̃]

noun

This noun refers to an ox, a castrated bull used for pulling heavy loads or farm work.

“Atait dá dam immon n-arathar.”

There are two oxen at the plow.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dana[ˈd̪anə]

particle

This particle is used to show that a statement follows logically from the previous one.

“Is maith in fer dana.”

Therefore, he is a good man.

Also means

used to indicate that a clause contains an inference from what goes before: then, therefore
therefore

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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data

noun

A word used to refer to a father, foster father, or a respected guardian.

“Is maith in data e.”

He is a good father.

Also means

sire, father
foster father, godfather, guardian
sir
sire

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dia[d̠ʲiə̯]

det

A determiner used to describe something originating from or belonging to him, her, it, or them.

“Is maith dia scéal.”

His story is good.

Also means

of/from his/her/its/their
of his/her/its/their

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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doeth[d̪oˈheθ]

verb

This is a specific verb form used in Middle Irish, functioning as the passive singular preterite of the verb do·tét (to come).

“Doeth leis an scél sin.”

That story was told by him.

Also means

passive singular preterite deuterotonic of do·tét

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dolus[ˈd̪ˠolus]

adj

Something that is without light or is difficult to see clearly.

“Is dolus in t-inad dorcha.”

The dark place is lightless.

Also means

lightless
obscure

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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