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9. Iteachan (E), boban.

(‘Iteachan’ againn an Uig an iar. ‘Boban’ an cearnaidhean eile de’n eilean.)

Origin: Leòdhas [Lewis], Uig an Iar
Category: Obair na Clòimhe / Wool-Working

boban

[Bobbin.] Air taobh an ear an eilein agus sìos an Taobh Siar.

Origin: Leòdhas [Lewis], Uig an Iar
Category: Obair na Clòimhe / Wool-Working

boban

[bobɑṉ] Quot.: “a’ bhobain”, “mo bhoban”. Note: term equivalent to “daddy” in English. A.C. says it was only used in Ness “anns a’ cheann shios”, i.e. the north end.

Origin: Ness
Category: Measgaichte / Miscellaneous