ruifíneach
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Irish[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle French rufian (+ -ach), from Italian ruffiano (“pimp”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Munster) IPA(key): [ɾˠəˈfʲiːnʲəx]
- (Connacht) IPA(key): [ˈɾˠɪfʲiːnʲəx]
- (Ulster) IPA(key): [ˈɾˠɪfʲinʲa(h)]
Noun[edit]
ruifíneach m (genitive singular ruifínigh, nominative plural ruifínigh or ruifíneacha)
Declension[edit]
Declension of ruifíneach
Bare forms:
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Forms with the definite article:
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- Alternative plural: ruifíneacha (Cois Fharraige)
References[edit]
- Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977) “ruifíneach”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN
Further reading[edit]
- Entries containing “ruifíneach” in New English-Irish Dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge.