maiseach

Gaelic (Scots)

/maʃʲax/

adj
Definitions
  • beautiful, lovely, handsome, fair, graceful
  • modest
  • of engaging manners
  • ornamental
  • having an imposing appearance

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish maisech affix from Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic maise (beauty, grace).

Origin

Gaelic (Scots)

maise

Gloss

beauty, grace

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