rígdacht

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Middle Irish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From rígdae +‎ -acht.

Noun[edit]

rígdacht f (genitive rigdachta)

  1. kingliness, kingly qualities
    • 12th century Cath Ruis na Ríg for Bóinn ("the Battle of Rosnaree on the Boyne") in the Book of Leinster
      ar rígdacht
      before kingship
  2. kingdom

Inflection[edit]

This noun needs an inflection-table template.

Descendants[edit]

  • Irish: ríocht
  • Manx: reeaght, riaght, reeriaght
  • Scottish Gaelic: rìoghachd

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