leithscéal
Irish
Etymology
From Old Irish leithscél, corresponding to leath- (“half”) + scéal (“story”).
Pronunciation
- (Connacht) IPA(key): /ˈl̠ʲɛʃceːlˠ/
Noun
leithscéal m (genitive singular leithscéil, nominative plural leithscéalta)
- excuse (explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement)
- apology
Declension
Declension of leithscéal
First declension
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Derived terms
- gabh mo leithscéal, gabhaigí mo leithscéal (“excuse me, I beg your pardon”)
- leithscéalach (“fond of excuses; apologetic”)