sáil

Irish (Donegal)

/sˠɑːlʲ/, /sˠæːlʲ/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) heel
  • (golf) heel of a club
  • heeltap of liquor

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish sál (brine, sea water).

Origin

Old Irish

sál

Gloss

brine, sea water

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