Where does “doltey” come from?
doltey (Manx) comes from Old Irish daltae — foster-son, fosterling, nursling, ward; pupil,...
doltey (Manx): adopted child, ward; pupil, protégé; cadet
Definitions
- adopted child, ward; pupil, protégé; cadet
Ancestry of “doltey”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Irish | daltae | foster-son, fosterling, nursling, ward; pupil,... |