Where does “o chionn greis” come from?
o chionn greis (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic greis, from Middle Irish gress.
o chionn greis (Scottish Gaelic): a while ago
Ancestry of “o chionn greis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | greis | while, moment, short time |
| 2 | Middle Irish | gress | — |