scóp

Irish (Donegal)

/sˠkoːpˠ/, /sˠkɔːpˠ/

noun
Definitions
  • scope breadth, depth or reach of a subject

Etymology

Borrowed from English scope (viewing instrument) derived from Italian scopo (purpose) derived from Latin scopus (target) derived from Ancient Greek σκοπός (watcher, lookout, guardian, aim, target).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σκοπός

Gloss

watcher, lookout, guardian, aim, target

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