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Where does “borradh” come from?

borradh (Irish) comes from Middle Irish borrad, from Middle Irish borraid, from Middle Irish borr — swelling; swollen, thick.

borradh (Irish): verbal noun of borr; swelling, growth; surge

Definitions

  1. verbal noun of borr; swelling, growth; surge

Ancestry of “borradh”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Irishborradact of swelling
2Middle Irishborraidswells, becomes swollen, bloated
3Middle Irishborrswelling; swollen, thick

Words derived from “borradh”

  • borrtha
  • borrthacht
  • luathbhorradh
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