modhail

Gaelic (Scots)

/mɔɣal/

adj
Definitions
  • courteous, mannerly, polite
  • gracious, civil, complaisant
  • ceremonial
  • fashionable, modish

Etymology

Suffix from Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic modh (civility, courtesy, breeding, good manners).

Origin

Gaelic (Scots)

modh

Gloss

civility, courtesy, breeding, good manners

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