oaldey

Manx

Etymology

From Old Irish allaid. Cognate with Irish allta.

Adjective

oaldey

1. wild (as animal), predatory
2. savage, uncivilized

Derived terms

• assyl oaldey (“wild ass”)
• baagh oaldey (“wild animal”)
• booa oaldey, ollagh oaldey, tarroo oaldey (“bison, buffalo”)
• dow oaldey ushtey (“water buffalo”)
• kayt oaldey (“wildcat”)
• moddey oaldey (“wolf”)
• muc oaldey (“wild pig”)