gaiscíocht
Irish
Etymology
From gaisce + -íocht. Compare gaiscíoch (“man of prowess; warrior, hero”), from Old Irish gaiscedach (“one bearing arms; warrior, especially one of prowess or skill; champion”).
Declension
Declension of gaiscíocht
Third declension
Bare forms (no plural for this noun):
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Forms with the definite article:
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Synonyms
- (heroism): gaisciúlacht
Related terms
- gaiscíoch m (“man of prowess (in arms); warrior, hero; boaster”)
Mutation
Irish mutation | ||
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Radical | Lenition | Eclipsis |
gaiscíocht | ghaiscíocht | ngaiscíocht |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
References
- "gaiscíocht" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
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