leithead

See also: Leithead

Irish

Etymology

From Old Irish leithet, from the same root as lethan (broad, wide) (from Proto-Celtic *ɸlitanos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈl̠ʲɛhəd̪ˠ/
  • (Cois Fharraige) IPA(key): /ˈl̠ʲeːd̪ˠ/

Noun

leithead m (genitive singular leithid, nominative plural leithid)

  1. width, breadth
    leithead boisepalm’s breath
    ar a leitheadalong its breadth
    dhá leithead an tí seo de bhlúire prátaía potato patch twice the width of this house
    áit a ghabhfadh leithead mo dhá bhonna place wide enough to put my two feet on
    Cuir leithead eile sa ngúna.
    Put another width in the dress.
  2. area, space, of certain width
  3. latitude
  4. piece of cloth of certain width
    Cas leithead éigin aniar ort ón mbáisteach.
    Wrap a width of cloth around you on account of the rain.
  5. (winnowing-)sheet
  6. overweening pride, conceit, importance

Declension

Derived terms

  • ar leithead (wide, in width)
  • leithead mór (broadcloth)
  • leitheadach (broad, wide, adjective)
  • leitheadach (width of cloth, sheet; winnowing-sheet; broad, noun)
  • leitheadas (conceit, arrogance)

Further reading

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