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tighearna

[ˈtʲʰijərˠn̪ˠə]

noun

LanguageScottish Gaelic

Meaning
  1. lord
  2. A person of high rank or authority, often used in a historical or noble context.
Examples

Bha an tighearna a' fuireach sa chaisteal.

The lord was living in the castle.

Pronunciationˈtʲʰijərˠn̪ˠə

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteOften used as a direct address when speaking to a person of status or to God.

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