saighdeoir

Irish (Donegal)

noun
Definitions
  • archer, bowman

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Irish saigteóir (soldier, archer) derived from Latin sagitta (arrow) affix from Irish saighead.

Origin

Irish (Donegal)

saighead

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