Là Fhèill

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

Irregular lenition of latha-fèille. Compare Irish Lá Fhéile.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈl̪ˠa ʎ(ə)/, /ˈl̪ˠa l(ə)/[1]

Noun

Là Fhèill m

  1. (Christianity) feast day, holy day (used in the names of specific feast days)

Usage notes

  • Personal names are not lenited after Là Fhèill, contrary to normal usage in genitive constructions.
  • The word là is elided in some contexts, for instance when the night is referred to specifically: oidhch' Fhèill Brìghde ― the night of St Brigid's Day

Derived terms

References

  1. ^ Holmer, Nils M. (1938), Studies on Argyllshire Gaelic, Uppsala: Almqvist & Wiksells boktryckeri-A.-B., page 166

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