Measgaichte / Miscellaneous

Informant(s)
Name
Mrs Ann MacDonell
Location
Spean Bridge
Date
1975
lodanQuotation: “Cha mhair reothadh an lodain làin.” (Proverb)
urraQuotation: urra bheag. 2. urra nam bochd. 3. urra dhiolain. Notes: 2. boarded out child. 3. illegitimate child.
càileadairQuotation: càileadair math. Notes: a good weather-prophet.
casan-fodairNotes: lines radiating from the sun through clouds.
ciste-mhinQuotation: ‘Ma thig ceò an earraich sìos cho fada ris a’ chiste-mhin, thig an sneachd ceart cho fada sin.’
fiacaill-mharaNotes: short rainbow supposed to portend stormy weather. ‘Dog’s tooth.’
fìdhleireanQuotation: Fìdhleirean Srath-Éirinn. Notes: term for strong, piercing east wind.
frimean-freamainNotes: small patch of varicose vein.

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