réim

Etymology

From Old Irish réimm (“course”), verbal noun of réidid (“to ride”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɾˠeːmʲ/

Noun

réim f (genitive singular réime, nominative plural réimeanna)

1. course (path that something or someone moves along; treatment plan)
2. career (an individual’s work and life roles over their lifespan)
3. sway, authority
4. range, extent
5. diet (controlled regimen of food)

Further reading

• “1 réim(m)” in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.
• “réim” in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, Irish Texts Society, 1st ed., 1904, by Patrick S. Dinneen, page 566.
• "réim" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
• Entries containing “réim” in English-Irish Dictionary, An Gúm, 1959, by Tomás de Bhaldraithe.
• Entries containing “réim” in New English-Irish Dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge.