ruainne

• IPA^(key): /ˈɾˠuən̠ʲə/
• (Cois Fharraige) IPA^(key): /ˈɾˠuːn̠ʲə/

ruainne m (genitive singular ruainne, nominative plural ruainní)

1. a (single) hair
2. (figuratively) fibre, thread; shred, scraps, fragment, bit, jot

   ruainne tobac ― a small piece of tobacco

• (single hair): ribe
• (bit, jot, shred): giota, blúire, píosa, beagán

• C. Marstrander, E. G. Quin et al., editors (1913–76), “róinne”, in Dictionary of the Irish Language: Based Mainly on Old and Middle Irish Materials, Dublin: Royal Irish Academy, →ISBN
• C. Marstrander, E. G. Quin et al., editors (1913–76), “rúainne”, in Dictionary of the Irish Language: Based Mainly on Old and Middle Irish Materials, Dublin: Royal Irish Academy, →ISBN
• “ruainne” in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, Irish Texts Society, 2nd ed., 1927, by Patrick S. Dinneen.
• "ruainne" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.