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Frainc
Frainc
Irish
Alternative forms
- Frainnc (superseded)
Proper noun
An Fhrainc f (genitive na Fraince)
Declension
Declension of Frainc
Second declension
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Bare forms (no plural form of this noun)
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Forms with the definite article
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Usage notes
- Always preceded by the definite article.
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Non-lemma forms.
Noun
Frainc m
- inflection of Franc (“Frank”):
- vocative and genitive singular
- nominative and dative plural
Mutation
| Irish mutation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Radical | Lenition | Eclipsis |
| Frainc | Fhrainc | bhFrainc |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | ||
References
- “2 franc, frangc” in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.
- “Frainnc” in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, Irish Texts Society, 1927, by Patrick S. Dinneen.
- "Frainc" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.