Where does “mothaigh” come from?
mothaigh (Irish) comes from Old Irish mothaigid, from Old Irish moth — amazement, stupor.
mothaigh (Irish): to feel , perceive
Ancestry of “mothaigh”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Irish | mothaigid | be amazed |
| 2 | Old Irish | moth | amazement, stupor |