isean

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

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Noun

isean m (genitive singular isein, plural iseanan)

1. chick (of any bird)
2. young (of some mammals)

   isean cait - kitten

   isean ròin - cub seal

3. brat

Derived terms

• bu dual do dh'isean an ròin a dhol chun na mara