Where does “ciùineas” come from?
ciùineas (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Middle Irish ciúnas, from Old Irish ciúin — calm, quiet; gentle, mild; soft.
ciùineas (Scottish Gaelic): peacefulness, tranquility
Definitions
- peacefulness, tranquility
Ancestry of “ciùineas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle Irish | ciúnas | calmness, quiet; repose |
| 2 | Old Irish | ciúin | calm, quiet; gentle, mild; soft |