rèite

See also: reite

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

Ultimately from the past participle of Old Irish réidid (“to level”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrˠeːʰtʲə/

Noun

rèite f (genitive singular rèite, plural rèitean)

1. accommodation, agreement, adjustment, appeasement, harmony
2. atonement
3. contract
4. disentanglement
5. expiation, mediation
6. marriage contract
7. reconciliation, settlement

Derived terms

• dèan rèite
• rèitich