dlùth

See also: dlúth

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Old Irish dlúth, from Proto-Celtic *dluti-, of uncertain ultimate origin, but possibly sharing a Proto-Indo-European root with Ancient Greek θλάω (thláō, “to bruise”); also compare φλάω (phláō).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [dɫ̪uː]

Adjective

dlùth (comparative dlùithe)

1. close, near, intimate, adjacent
2. dense, tight, confined

Synonyms

• faisg

Derived terms

• bi dlùth ri
• laigh dlùth
• dlùth-choille