Measgaichte / Miscellaneous

Informant(s)
Name
Calum Johnston
Origin
Barra
Location
Barra, Eoligarry
Date
02/1969
[spɑilʹəx ɑ̃ŋɡǝð][?] Notes: an obstacle.
mabailte[mɑ̃bılʹtʹə] Quotation: iasg mabailte. Notes: on the turn, going bad.
spreigQuotation: a’ spreigeadh [əspɾeɡʹəɣ]. Notes: to spur something on.
saothadh[sɤ:həɣ] Quotation: 1. “Chaneil saothadh ’s an duine a tha so.” 2. Gu de a’ saothadh a th’aige sin? Notes: 1. drive, vigour, strength. 2. essence.
caithinnichQuotation: Nach ann oirre a tha a’ chaithinnich! Notes: said when a boat is under full sail with a good wind and making good progress. In a letter to J. L. Campbell explaining word “ceàrnaich” page 6, 7 lines from bottom, in “Story of Conall Gulbann”.
clabhsail[kɫɑu̟sɑl] Notes: windy, blustery.
grùthanQuotation: Thàinig an grùthan ann. Notes: He grew tired.

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