sinsear

Irish (Donegal)

/ˈʃiːn̠ʲsʲəɾˠ/, /ˈʃɪn̠ʲsʲəɾˠ/

noun
Definitions
  • ancestor, progenitor
  • elder, senior citizen
  • senior various senses

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish sinser (eldest, senior, elder).

Origin

Old Irish

sinser

Gloss

eldest, senior, elder

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