nach maireann

Irish

Etymology

Literally, “who does not live”

Adjective

nach maireann

  1. late (deceased)
    mo bhean nach maireann ― my late wife

Synonyms

  • trócaire air/uirthi (literally “mercy on him/her”)

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

Presumably borrowed directly from Irish nach maireann (literally “who does not live”), as the verb ending -ann does not exist in Scottish Gaelic.

Phrase

nach maireann

  1. late (deceased)
    mo bhean nach maireann ― my late wife

Synonyms

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