luaidh

Scottish Gaelic

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /l̪ˠuəj/

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

luaidh (past luaidh, future luaidhidh, verbal noun luadhadh, past participle luaidhte)

1. full, waulk

Etymology 2

From Old Irish lúad. Cognate to Latin laus.

Verb

luaidh (past luaidh, future luaidhidh, verbal noun luaidh, past participle luaidhte)

1. praise
2. mention, allude

Noun

luaidh m (genitive singular luaidh, plural luaidhean)

1. verbal noun of luaidh
2. praise

   Synonyms: cliù, moladh

3. mention, allusion
4. (colloquial) Term of endearment for a friend, family member, child, etc., particularly in the vocative case; darling, dear, loved one

Usage notes

• Use in the vocative case is not gender-specific, despite luaidh being a masculine noun.

Derived terms

• gun luaidh

Etymology 3

Noun

luaidh f (genitive singular luaidhe)

1. Alternative form of luaidhe (“lead”)