marcach

Irish (Donegal)

noun
Definitions
  • rider, horseman; jockey
  • cavalryman; plural cavalry
  • (historical) cavalier
  • (nautical) rider
  • (agriculture) corn sprout

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish marcach (rider, horseman).

Origin

Old Irish

marcach

Gloss

rider, horseman

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