Where does “spohthoilshey” come from?
spohthoilshey (Manx) comes from Manx soilshey, from Old Irish soillse — brightness, light.
spohthoilshey (Manx): spotlight
Ancestry of “spohthoilshey”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Manx | soilshey | light, illuminant, shine |
| 2 | Old Irish | soillse | brightness, light |