Where does “stealldíonach” come from?
stealldíonach (Irish) comes from Irish díonach, from Old Irish dínach — protecting, protected.
stealldíonach (Irish): splash-proof
Definitions
- splash-proof
Ancestry of “stealldíonach”, step by step
stealldíonach traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Irish díonach
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish | díonach | protective; impermeable, proof |
| 2 | Old Irish | dínach | protecting, protected |
via Irish steall
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish | steall | splash; poured-out quantity, dash; gush, flow;... |