nach maireann
Irish edit
Etymology edit
Literally, “who does not live”
Adjective edit
- late (deceased)
- mo bhean nach maireann ― my late wife
Synonyms edit
- trócaire air/uirthi (literally “mercy on him/her”)
Scottish Gaelic edit
Etymology edit
Presumably borrowed directly from Irish nach maireann (literally “who does not live”), as the verb ending -ann does not exist in Scottish Gaelic.
Phrase edit
nach maireann
- late (deceased)
- mo bhean nach maireann ― my late wife