Where does “neufoays” come from?
neufoays (Manx) comes from Manx neu-, from Middle Irish nem-, from Old Irish neb-.
neufoays (Manx): disinterest; imperfection; inutility
Definitions
- disinterest; imperfection; inutility
Ancestry of “neufoays”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Manx | neu- | un-, non-, dis- |
| 2 | Middle Irish | nem- | not, non-, un- |
| 3 | Old Irish | neb- | — |