Where does “neo-aoibhneas” come from?
neo-aoibhneas (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic aoibhneas, from Old Irish oíbnius, from Old Irish oíbind, from Proto-Celtic *aibâ.
neo-aoibhneas (Scottish Gaelic): sadness, sorrow, gloom
Ancestry of “neo-aoibhneas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | aoibhneas | gladness, joy, pleasure |
| 2 | Old Irish | oíbnius | pleasure, enjoyment |
| 3 | Old Irish | oíbind | pleasant, agreeable, delightful |
| 4 | Proto-Celtic | *aibâ | — |