rùta

Scottish Gaelic

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Norse hrútr (“ram”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrˠuːht̪ə/[1]

Noun

rùta m (genitive singular rùta, plural rùtan or rùtachan)

  1. ram, tup
    Synonym: reithe
  2. ridgeling
    Synonym: ruige

Usage notes

  • According to Dwelly, in Lewis, rùta refers to an older ram/tup which has been sheared at least twice, whereas reithe refers to a younger ram.

See also

References

  1. ^ Holmer, Nils M. (1938), Studies on Argyllshire Gaelic, Uppsala: Almqvist & Wiksells boktryckeri-A.-B., page 205
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