geayr
Manx
Alternative forms
- gear, geyre
Etymology
From Old Irish gér. Cognate with Irish géar, Scottish Gaelic geur.
Adjective
geayr
- sharp, keen
- sour, acid
Mutation
Manx mutation | ||
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Radical | Lenition | Eclipsis |
geayr | gheayr | ngeayr |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
Further reading
- C. Marstrander, E. G. Quin et al., editors (1913–76), “gér”, in Dictionary of the Irish Language: Based Mainly on Old and Middle Irish Materials, Dublin: Royal Irish Academy, →ISBN