cailc

Gaelic (Scots)

noun
Definitions
  • chalk
  • lime, calx
  • shield, buckler

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish cailc (lime, limestone) derived from Latin calx (heel, limestone, lime, pebble, chalk, game counter, mortar) derived from Ancient Greek χάλιξ (pebble).

Origin

Ancient Greek

χάλιξ

Gloss

pebble

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