fáisc

Irish (Donegal)

/fˠɑːʃc/

verb
Definitions
  • to squeeze, compress
  • to wring, press
  • to bind closely, tighten
  • to extort
  • with m to dress oneself hurriedly
  • with m to press on, towards, attack
  • (sailing) to brace

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Irish fáiscid.

Origin

Middle Irish

fáiscid

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