a Thighearna

Scottish Gaelic

Alternative forms

• o Thighearna, o Thighearna Dhia, a Thighearna mhaith

Etymology

a (“[vocative particle]”) +‎ tighearna (“lord”).

Interjection

a Thighearna

1. (Christianity) Said in supplication to God.
2. (potentially blasphemous) An expression of amazement, shock, awe, dismay, etc., akin to good Lord or oh my God

Related terms

• a Dhia
• thìochdaisean
• fiacais