suaimhneas

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Old Irish súaimnes (“peace, tranquillity, ease, rest”).

Noun

suaimhneas m (genitive singular suaimhneis, plural suaimhneasan)

  1. calmness, composure, contentment, quietness, repose

Derived terms

References

  • “súaimnes” in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.
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