Where does “mì-naomhaich” come from?
mì-naomhaich (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic naomhaich, from Scottish Gaelic Naomh, from Middle Irish naem, from Old Irish noíb, from Proto-Celtic noibos, from Proto-Indo-European neybʰ-, from Proto-Indo-European ney-, from Cebuano -hi.
mì-naomhaich (Scottish Gaelic): profane
Definitions
- profane
Ancestry of “mì-naomhaich”, step by step
mì-naomhaich traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Scottish Gaelic naomhaich
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | naomhaich | saint, hallow, consecrate, sanctify |
| 2 | Scottish Gaelic | Naomh | Saint |
| 3 | Middle Irish | naem | — |
| 4 | Old Irish | noíb | holy, sacred |
| 5 | Proto-Celtic | noibos | holy, sacred |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | neybʰ- | blessed, holy, fortunate |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | ney- | to shine; to be aroused, shine; to be excited |
| 8 | Cebuano | -hi | — |