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Where does “aoibhneas” come from?

aoibhneas (Irish) comes from Old Irish oíbnius, from Old Irish oíbind, from Proto-Celtic *aibâ.

aoibhneas (Irish): bliss, delight

Definitions

  1. bliss, delight

Ancestry of “aoibhneas”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Old Irishoíbniuspleasure, enjoyment
2Old Irishoíbindpleasant, agreeable, delightful
3Proto-Celtic*aibâ—

Words derived from “aoibhneas”

  • anaoibhneas
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