oaldey

Manx

Etymology

From Old Irish allaid. Cognate with Irish allta.

Adjective

oaldey

  1. wild (as animal), predatory
  2. savage, uncivilized

Derived terms

  • assyl oaldey (“wild ass”)
  • baagh oaldey (“wild animal”)
  • booa oaldey, ollagh oaldey, tarroo oaldey (“bison, buffalo”)
  • dow oaldey ushtey (“water buffalo”)
  • kayt oaldey (“wildcat”)
  • moddey oaldey (“wolf”)
  • muc oaldey (“wild pig”)
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