sciathán

See also: scíathán

Irish

Pronunciation

  • (Aran) IPA(key): [ˈʃcɪhɑːn]

Etymology 1

From Old Irish scíathán, from scíath; synchronically, sciath (wing) + -án (diminutive suffix).

Noun

sciathán m (genitive singular sciatháin, nominative plural sciatháin)

  1. wing
  2. side, extension; part, piece
  3. (anatomy) arm
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Etymology 2

From sciath (wicker-work door or screen) + -án (diminutive suffix).

Noun

sciathán m (genitive singular sciatháin, nominative plural sciatháin)

  1. wicker-work lid or panel
Derived terms
  • sciathán feadhnaigh (removable bottom of pannier(-basket))

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