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nead

nead

Irish

Noun

nead f (genitive singular neide, nominative plural neadacha)

  1. nest
  2. bed, lair; snug abode, home
  3. close group, gang

Declension

Derived terms

  • neadaigh (nest; nestle; bed, set; lodge, settle)
  • neadaireacht (nesting, nest-building)
  • nead choille (wood anemone)

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Old Irish net, from Proto-Celtic *nisdos, from Proto-Indo-European *nisdós.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɲet/

Noun

nead m (genitive singular nid, plural nid)

  1. nest

Derived terms