Where does “fèin-urram” come from?
fèin-urram (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic urram, from Old Irish airraim — deference, respect; indulgence, mercy.
fèin-urram (Scottish Gaelic): self-respect
Definitions
- self-respect
Ancestry of “fèin-urram”, step by step
fèin-urram traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Scottish Gaelic urram
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | urram | respect, esteem, reverence, deference, worship;... |
| 2 | Old Irish | airraim | deference, respect; indulgence, mercy |
via Scottish Gaelic fèin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | fèin | Alternative form of fhèin; self |