Yernish

Manx

Etymology

From Old Irish Ériu (Ireland) +‎ -ish, on the model of Yernagh (from Middle Irish Érennach).

Proper noun

Yernish f

  1. the Irish language
    Ta'n fockle Gaelgagh shoh çheet magh ass y Yernish.
    This Manx word is derived from Irish.

Derived terms

  • Yernisheyr (Irish-speaker)

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