géar
Irish (Donegal)
/ɟeːɾˠ/
adj
Definitions
- sharp with fine edge or point, painful to touch, of thin features
- angular, steep, abrupt
- keen, biting; severe, painful; brilliant, intense; piercing, shrill; cutting, sarcastic
- acid, sour, pungent; keen, hungry
- of senses, mind keen, intent; intellectually acute
- brisk, quick; keenly contested; close; trying
- artful, tricky; petty, mean
- (music) sharp
Etymology
Inherited from Old Irish gér.
Origin
Old Irish
gér