pianpháis

Irish (Donegal)

noun
Definitions
  • anguish
  • agony of suspense

Etymology

Affix from Irish pian (pain, penalty, punishment) + Irish páis (passion, suffering).

Origin

Irish (Donegal)

páis

Gloss

passion, suffering

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