beart

Gaelic (Scots)

noun
Definitions
  • deed, action
  • fact
  • instrument, device, machine
  • sheath
  • shroud set of ropes

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish bert (bundle, play, exploit, deed, apparel, burden, feat, attire, trick, action, game, move, effort, task, clothing, behaviour, load, accoutrement, covering, clothes) inherited from Proto-Celtic *bertā.

Origin

Proto-Celtic

*bertā

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