Mòine / Peat-Working

Informant(s)
Name
Neil Campbell
Age
48
Origin
Harris, Bernera
Location
Harris, Bernera
Date
April 1962
Notes
  • [NOTES: the original title of the list is “Peat-Cutting and Handling”.]
feanntachturf.
a’ feannadhtaking off the turf.
a’ glanadhcutting off the remaining turf.
am barrad (bàrr fhàd)first tier of peat in the bog.
an gàradhsecond tier of peat in the bog.
an caoranthird row of peat in the bog.
an colfhad (cùl fhad)the first peat cut in the tier.
gàradharrangement used to dry the peat.
sgaoilteachthe ground on which the peat is dried.
rùghanthe first heap made of the peats when lifting them.
cruachthe second heap made of the peats when lifting them (this one is bigger [than ‘rùghan’ (q.v.)]).
an t-iaran mònadh (truimhsgeir)peat cutting iron.
cliabh monadhthe creel used for carrying the peats.
slat bheoilthe rod round the top of the creel.
breaganthe rectangular holes half-way up the creel.
tadhaistebottom of the creel. ??
irisrope for fastening it [the creel] on your shoulder.

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