eolas

Irish (Donegal)

/ˈoːlˠəsˠ/, /ˈɔːlˠəsˠ/

noun
Definitions
  • knowledge
  • knowledge of ways; direction, guidance
  • incantation

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Irish eólas inherited from Old Irish eulas (especially knowledge gained by experience practice, information, knowledge, acquaintance).

Origin

Old Irish

eulas

Gloss

especially knowledge gained by experience practice, information, knowledge, acquaintance

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