beathaigh

Irish (Donegal)

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) feed, nourish
  • (transitive) fatten
  • (transitive) rear

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish bethaigid (confirms, sustains, feeds, supports, nourishes, quickens, animates) affix from Irish beatha (life).

Origin

Irish (Donegal)

beatha

Gloss

life

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

生

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