bringawn

Yola

Etymology

Derived from Middle English broyn (“muscle”) + -án (“diminutive suffix”). Compare also gring (“groyne”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /brɪˈŋɒːn/ (spelled bringaun)[1]

Noun

bringawn

  1. limpet[2]
    Synonym: barnaugh

References

  1. ^ Diarmaid Ó Muirithe (1990) “A Modern Glossary of the Dialect of Forth and Bargy”, in lrish University Review‎[1], volume 20, number 1, Edinburgh University Press, page 155
  2. ^ Kathleen A. Browne (1927) “THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD.”, in Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of lreland (Sixth Series)‎[2], volume 17, number 2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 136
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