Where does “gaal-vroie” come from?
gaal-vroie (Manx) comes from Manx broie, from Middle Irish bruithid, from Old Irish bruith — broth; act of smelting, forging, refining; act of...
gaal-vroie (Manx): to steam, braise; verbal noun of gaal-vroie
Definitions
- to steam, braise; verbal noun of gaal-vroie
Ancestry of “gaal-vroie”, step by step
gaal-vroie traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Manx broie
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manx | broie | to boil, stew, seethe; overdo; parch |
| 2 | Middle Irish | bruithid | — |
| 3 | Old Irish | bruith | broth; act of smelting, forging, refining; act of... |
via Manx gaal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manx | gaal | steam |