cosgais

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kosɡɪʃ/

Noun

cosgais f (genitive singular cosgaise, plural cosgaisean)

1. cost, expense, expenditure
2. repast; food and drink served at a funeral reception
3. (dated) periodical allowance to servants sent to their houses

References

• Edward Dwelly (1911) “cosgais”, in Faclair Gàidhlig gu Beurla le Dealbhan [The Illustrated Gaelic–English Dictionary]‎^[1], 10th edition, Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, →ISBN