luaith

See also: lúaith

Irish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /l̪ˠuə/
• (Ulster) IPA^(key): /l̪ˠui̯/

Etymology 1

From Middle Irish lúaith (“ashes, dust”), from Proto-Celtic *loutus.

Noun

luaith f (genitive singular luatha)

1. ashes

Declension

Declension of luaith

Third declension

Bare forms (no plural for this noun): Case Singular Nominative luaith Vocative a luaith Genitive luatha Dative luaith

Forms with the definite article: Case Singular Nominative an luaith Genitive na luatha Dative leis an luaith don luaith

Related terms

• luaithreach

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

luaith

1. inflection of luath:
   1. masculine vocative/genitive singular
   2. (archaic) feminine dative singular