Where does “gnàthas-cainnt” come from?
gnàthas-cainnt (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic cainnt, from Old Irish cainnt — verbal noun of canaid; speech, talk, conversation.
gnàthas-cainnt (Scottish Gaelic): idiom
Definitions
- idiom
Ancestry of “gnàthas-cainnt”, step by step
gnàthas-cainnt traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Scottish Gaelic cainnt
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | cainnt | speech, language; discourse, conversation;... |
| 2 | Old Irish | cainnt | verbal noun of canaid; speech, talk, conversation |
via Scottish Gaelic gnàthas
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | gnàthas | Alternative form of gnàth |