lasán

Irish

Etymology

las (“to light, ignite”) +‎ -án

Noun

lasán m (genitive singular lasáin, nominative plural lasáin)

  1. flame, flash
  2. flash of anger
  3. match (for starting fires)
    Synonyms: cipín, meaits

Declension

References

  • “lasán” in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.
  • “lasán” in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, Irish Texts Society, 2nd ed., 1927, by Patrick S. Dinneen.
  • "lasán" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
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