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Where does “núall” come from?

núall (Old Irish) comes from Proto-Celtic nowslom, from Proto-Indo-European newH- — to cry, roar.

núall (Old Irish): a loud noise; a cry of joy

Definitions

  1. a loud noise; a cry of joy

Ancestry of “núall”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Proto-Celticnowsloma cry, shout
2Proto-Indo-EuropeannewH-to cry, roar

Words derived from “núall”

  • Nolan
  • Nolanverse
  • Ó Nualláin
  • nuall
  • Nolan
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