easna

Irish (Donegal)

/ˈɑsˠn̪ˠə/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) rib
  • (nautical) strake
  • (nautical) timber

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish esna, asna derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₂óst.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂óst

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