Where does “scagbheathóir” come from?
scagbheathóir (Irish) comes from Irish beathaigh, from Old Irish bethaigid — quickens, animates; feeds, nourishes; supports;...
scagbheathóir (Irish): filter feeder
Definitions
- filter feeder
Ancestry of “scagbheathóir”, step by step
scagbheathóir traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Irish beathaigh
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish | beathaigh | feed, nourish; fatten; rear |
| 2 | Old Irish | bethaigid | quickens, animates; feeds, nourishes; supports;... |
via Irish scag
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish | scag | to strain, filter; to drain off; to refine |