Where does “amaideach” come from?
amaideach (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic amaideachd, from Middle Irish amaidecht, from Middle Irish -acht.
amaideach (Scottish Gaelic): absurd, foolish, ludicrous, silly, stupid,...
Definitions
- absurd, foolish, ludicrous, silly, stupid,...
Ancestry of “amaideach”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | amaideachd | folly |
| 2 | Middle Irish | amaidecht | witchcraft, evil influence; foolishness |
| 3 | Middle Irish | -acht | — |