Where does “slán” come from?
slán (Old Irish) comes from Proto-Celtic *slānos, from Proto-Indo-European sōlh₂- — mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy.
slán (Old Irish): healthy, sound; safe; whole
Definitions
- healthy, sound; safe; whole
Ancestry of “slán”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Proto-Celtic | *slānos | — |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | sōlh₂- | mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy |
Words derived from “slán”