lúb

Irish (Donegal)

/l̪ˠuːbˠ/

noun
Definitions
  • loop, link; coil, turn; twist, bend
  • fold, recess, nook, circle
  • mesh in net; net, snare
  • (knitting) stitch
  • hasp on door, catch of gate
  • (croquet) hoop
  • curved stick
  • craft, deceit

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish lúb.

Origin

Old Irish

lúb

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