bréag

Irish (Donegal)

/bʲɾʲeːɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • lie, falsehood
  • deception, deceit

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish bréc (lie, deception, falsehood).

Origin

Old Irish

bréc

Gloss

lie, deception, falsehood

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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