Where does “geas” come from?
geas (English) comes from Irish geis, from Old Irish geis.
geas (English): A vow or obligation placed upon a person; A...
Definitions
- A vow or obligation placed upon a person; A...
Ancestry of “geas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Irish | geis | a solemn injunction, especially of a magical... |
| 2 | Old Irish | geis | — |