Where does “ard-choyrlagh” come from?
ard-choyrlagh (Manx) comes from Manx coyrlagh, from Manx coyrle, from Old Irish comairle — advice, counsel; council.
ard-choyrlagh (Manx): chief minister
Ancestry of “ard-choyrlagh”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Manx | coyrlagh | consultative; consultant, counsellor, adviser |
| 2 | Manx | coyrle | guidance, counsel, advice; council |
| 3 | Old Irish | comairle | advice, counsel; council |