iutharn

Scottish Gaelic

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjuhərˠn̪ˠ/; (Lewis) [ˈjʊhʊɳ][1]

Noun

iutharn f (genitive singular iutharna, plural iutharnan)

  1. alternative form of ifrinn (“hell”)

Usage notes

  • According to Oftedal, iutharn is used in "profane" contexts, and in religious usage, ifrinn is used.

References

  1. ^ Oftedal, M. (1956) A linguistic survey of the Gaelic dialects of Scotland, Vol. III: The Gaelic of Leurbost, Isle of Lewis, Oslo: Norsk Tidsskrift for Sprogvidenskap
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