salaigh

Irish (Donegal)

/ˈsˠɑl̪ˠɪɟ/, /ˈsˠalˠə/, /ˈsˠalˠiː/, /ˈsˠalˠi/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to make dirty, soil, defile, sully
  • (intransitive) to become dirty, become worse

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Irish salaigid affix from Irish sail.

Origin

Irish (Donegal)

sail

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