nìghneag

See also: nighneag

Scottish Gaelic

Alternative forms

• nigheanag
• nighneag
• nìonag

Etymology

nighean (“daughter”) +‎ -ag

Noun

nìghneag f (genitive singular nìghneige or nìghneig, plural nìghneagan)

1. Diminutive of nighean
2. little girl, daughterling

Related terms

• macan, balachan (“little boy”)