readan

See also: réadán

Manx

Etymology

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Noun

readan f (genitive singular readan, plural readanyn)

  1. (anatomy) trachea, windpipe
    Synonym: ahjioogh
  2. puff, sharp breeze

Derived terms

  • readanagh (“tracheal; puffy”, adjective)
  • ahjiooghagh

Middle English

Verb

readan

  1. alternative form of reden

Old English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈræ͜ɑː.dɑn/

Noun

rēadan

  1. inflection of rēada:
    1. nominative plural
    2. accusative singular/plural
    3. genitive/dative singular
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