Where does “neughooist” come from?
neughooist (Manx) comes from Manx dooisht, from Middle Irish dúiscid, from Old Irish do·díuschi — awakens, brings back to life.
neughooist (Manx): unawakened
Ancestry of “neughooist”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Manx | dooisht | awaken; awake; vigilant |
| 2 | Middle Irish | dúiscid | — |
| 3 | Old Irish | do·díuschi | awakens, brings back to life |