ainbheach

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛnɛvəx/

Noun

ainbheach m (genitive singular ainbheach, plural ainbhich)

  1. drone bee
  2. much rain
  3. debt, obligation; heavy (especially long-standing) debts.

See also

References
  • Edward Dwelly (1911) “ainbheach”, in Faclair Gàidhlig gu Beurla le Dealbhan [The Illustrated Gaelic–English Dictionary]‎, 10th edition, Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, →ISBN
  • Bauer, Mìchael. seillean in "Am Faclair Beag"
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