sguab

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Middle Irish scúap, from Latin scōpa. Cognate with Irish scuab.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /skuəp/

Noun

sguab f (genitive singular sguaibe, plural sguaban)

1. sheaf (of corn)
2. broom, brush, besom, mop
3. broom (plant)
4. sweepings, refuse
5. (obsolete) candle extinguisher (hollow, conical shaped object)

Synonyms

• (broom - plant): bealaidh

Verb

sguab (past sguab, future sguabaidh, verbal noun sguabadh, past participle sguabte)

1. sweep, brush, whisk, wipe
2. bind (into sheaves)

Derived terms

• sguabadair (“vacuum cleaner, hoover”)
• sguab-aodaich (“clothes-brush”)
• sguab às (“delete”)