Irish

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Etymology

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Probably borrowed from Welsh ceiniog (penny, cent).[1]

Noun

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cianóg f (genitive singular cianóige, nominative plural cianóga)

  1. (money) small coin, stiver, mite
    Synonyms: pingin, sciúrtóg

Derived terms

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Noun

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cianóg f (genitive singular cianóige, nominative plural cianóga)

  1. Alternative form of cíoná (five of trumps; chief, champion; star)

Noun

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cianóg f (genitive singular cianóige, nominative plural cianóga)

  1. Alternative form of cíonán (blow, clout)

Declension

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Mutation

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Irish mutation
Radical Lenition Eclipsis
cianóg chianóg gcianóg
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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  1. ^ R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “ceiniog”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies

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