feyshtyn

Manx

Etymology

From the accusative and dative singular of Old Irish foísitiu (“confession”). Cognate with Irish faoistin (“confession”).

Noun

feyshtyn f (genitive singular feyshtyney, no plural)

  1. (Christianity) confession
  2. question, puzzle

Derived terms

  • kishtey feyshtyney (“confessional”)

Mutation

Mutation of feyshtyn
radical lenition eclipsis
feyshtyn eyshtyn veyshtyn

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Manx.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

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