Where does “méin” come from?
méin (Old Irish) comes from Proto-Celtic *meinis, from Proto-Indo-European mēy(H)nis, from Proto-Indo-European (s)mēy(H)- — to cut, hew.
méin (Old Irish): mineral, ore; metal; bent, disposition,...
Definitions
- mineral, ore; metal; bent, disposition,...
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