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

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