Where does “pailteas” come from?
pailteas (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic às, from Old Irish ás — growing, growth.
pailteas (Scottish Gaelic): abundance, plenty
Definitions
- abundance, plenty
Ancestry of “pailteas”, step by step
pailteas traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Scottish Gaelic às
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | às | from; out of; from him |
| 2 | Old Irish | ás | growing, growth |
via Scottish Gaelic pailt
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | pailt | plentiful, abundant, copious |