anfhorlann

Irish

Etymology

From an- (augmentative prefix) +‎ forlann (“superiority in numbers, odds; superior strength, domination; violence, oppression”).

Noun

anfhorlann f (genitive singular anfhorlainn)

1. (literary) superior force, overwhelming odds
2. violence, oppression

Declension

Declension of anfhorlann

First declension

Bare forms (no plural of this noun) Case Singular Nominative anfhorlann Vocative a anfhorlainn Genitive anfhorlainn Dative anfhorlann

Forms with the definite article: Case Singular Nominative an t-anfhorlann Genitive an anfhorlainn Dative leis an anfhorlann don anfhorlann

Synonyms

• anfhoirlinneacht f

Derived terms

• anfhorlannach (“violent, oppressive”)

Mutation

Irish mutation
Radical	Eclipsis	with h-prothesis	with t-prothesis
anfhorlann	n-anfhorlann	hanfhorlann	not applicable
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

• Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977) “anfhorlann”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN