leannán

Irish (Donegal)

[ˈlʲan̪ˠaːn̪ˠ]

noun
Definitions
  • lover
  • sweetheart

Etymology

Derived from Middle Irish lennán (lover, sweetheart, beloved).

Origin

Middle Irish

lennán

Gloss

lover, sweetheart, beloved

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