bocan

See also: bòcan and bočan

Old English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈboː.kɑn/

Noun

bōcan f pl

  1. alternative form of bocum

References

Scottish Gaelic

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɔxɡan/

Etymology 1

boc +‎ -an

Noun

bocan m (genitive singular bocain, plural bocanan)

  1. small buck

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

bocan m (genitive singular bocain, plural bocain)

  1. (tether-)stake
  2. crook(ed staff)
  3. hindrance

References

  • Edward Dwelly (1911) “bocan”, in Faclair Gàidhlig gu Beurla le Dealbhan [The Illustrated Gaelic–English Dictionary]‎[1], 10th edition, Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, →ISBN