tèarmann

See also: tearmann

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Irish tearmann, from Middle Irish termonn (“sanctuary, boundary”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʲʰiəɾmən̪ˠ/

Noun

tèarmann m (genitive singular tèarmainn, plural tèarmainn)

1. reservation, sanctuary

   Tha an tearmann mara as motha ann am meadhan a' Chuain Shèimh. ― The largest marine sanctuary is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

2. protection
3. reserve

Derived terms

• tèarmann nàdair (“nature reserve”)
• tèarmannair (“protector”)
• tèarmann cìse (“tax haven”)