nighean na galla

Gaelic (Scots)

noun
Definitions
  • (vulgar) bitch, whore

Etymology

Compound from Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic nighean (daughter, girl) + Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic an (instrumental suffix, un-, diminutive, small)+ Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic galla.

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Gaelic (Scots)

galla

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