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Oidhche Shamhna
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Quotation: Oidhche Shamhna, Bithidh na laoigh ’nan gaimhne [i:çə hɑvənʹə bi n̪ə ɫwi ən ən ɡɑvənʹə]. Notes: saying.
Location: Arran, Pirnmill
Category: Measgaichte / Miscellaneous
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[Oidhche Shamhna]
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saying: Oidhche Shamhna canar gamhna ris na laoigh. (male or female calf born at least 3 months before O. Sh. becomes stirk on O. Sh.)
Origin: [Barra]
Category: Crodh / Cattle
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bò Shamhna
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a cow demanded by the chief at Halloween.
Location: Skye
Category: Measgaichte / Miscellaneous
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gamhainn (m)
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male/female. (“Oidhche Shamhna theirear gamhna ris na laoigh.”)
Origin: [Skye, Camus Chroise]
Category: Crodh / Cattle
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peileastaireachd
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[peləst̪əðɑk] Quot.: “Bhiodh na balaich a’ peileastaireachd timchioll air Oidhche Shamhna.” Note: up to mischief.
Origin: [Caversta]
Category: Measgaichte / Miscellaneous