beannaigh

Irish (Donegal)

verb
Definitions
  • (ambitransitive) bless, hallow
  • (intransitive) greet

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Irish bennaigid inherited from Old Irish bennachaid (greets, hails, salutes, exercises ecclesiastical functions, blesses) derived from Latin benedīcō (I speak well of, I bless, I speak well, I praise, speak well of, I commend, bless).

Origin

Latin

benedīcō

Gloss

I speak well of, I bless, I speak well, I praise, speak well of, I commend, bless

Concept
Semantic Field

Religion and belief

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