Measgaichte / Miscellaneous

Informant(s)
Name
S. MacKinnon
Location
Skye, Elgol
Date
07/1970
maide-froisidh
nòsQuotation: a’ cur bàta dhan a’ nòs [n̪ɔ̃:s]. Notes: a sort of nest made for boats. Could be [ɔ̃:s].
sguabQuotation: sguab deireadh buanadh.
stac-fhuaimNotes: the body of a violin.
blasQuotation: Tha iad air blas a’ chnagain a ghabhail dheth. Notes: It went against them, revolted them through getting too much of it.
cabhanach[kɑvɑ̃ṉɑx] Notes: small brown trout.
clisneachQuotation: clisneach duine. Notes: “Duine ’s e a dol as a rathad air e fhéin.”
cnaganQuotation: Tha iad air blas a’ chnagain a ghabhail dheth. Notes: They’ve had enough of it.
donalaich[d̪oṉɑɫiç] Quotation: A’ bho a’ donalaich nuair a theid a’ laogh a thoirt air falbh uaipe. Notes: low, mourning sound.
eadar-da-lunnNotes: half submerged but floating.
glais-cheapNotes: on top of the wall to prevent water seeping in.
grocach[ɡɾɔxkɔx] Notes: heard a Staffin woman use it for thrifty; careful about money or possessions.

© DASG
^ Return To Top ^