speal

Irish

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [sˠpʲalˠ]

Noun

speal f (genitive singular speile, nominative plural speala)

1. scythe

Declension

Declension of speal

Second declension

Bare forms Case Singular Plural Nominative speal speala Vocative a speal a speala Genitive speile speal Dative speal speala

Forms with the definite article Case Singular Plural Nominative an speal na speala Genitive na speile na speal Dative leis an speal don speal leis na speala

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Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [sb̊jaɫ̪]

Noun

speal f (genitive singular speala, plural spealan)

1. scythe, scythe-blade

Verb

speal (past speal, future spealaidh, verbal noun spealadh, past participle spealte)

1. mow, cut down, scythe
2. use cutting words