Etymology[edit]
From Old Irish Espáine, the genitive form of Espáin (“Spain”), from Latin Hispānia. Cognate with Irish An Spáinn.
Proper noun[edit]
Yn Spaainey f
- Spain
Ta'n Spaainey my yiass jeh'n Rank.- Spain lies south of France.
Ren ad troailt 'sy Rank as ayns yn Spaainey ny yei shen.- They travelled in France and then in Spain.
Usage notes[edit]
- Always preceded by the definite article.
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