sciobtha

sciobtha

Irish

Alternative forms

  • scioptha

Etymology

From sciob (“to snatch”) +‎ -tha.

For semantic parallels, compare Latin rapidus (“quick”) from Latin rapiō (“to snatch”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

sciobtha

  1. quick (moving with speed)

Synonyms

Participle

sciobtha

  1. past participle of sciob

References

  1. ^ de Bhaldraithe, Tomás (1977), Gaeilge Chois Fhairrge: An Deilbhíocht [The Irish of Cois Fharraige: Accidence] (in Irish), 2nd edition, Institiúid Ard-Léinn Bhaile Átha Cliath [Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies], section 570, page 105

Further reading

  • Dinneen, Patrick S. (1904), “sciobṫa”, in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla [Irish and English Dictionary], 1st edition, Dublin: Irish Texts Society, page 609
  • Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977), “sciobtha”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla [Irish–English Dictionary], Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN
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