Where does “rib” come from?
rib (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic ribe, from Middle Irish ruibe — hair, bristle.
rib (Scottish Gaelic): trap, ensnare
Ancestry of “rib”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | ribe | trap, snare; hair |
| 2 | Middle Irish | ruibe | hair, bristle |