sgimilearachd

Scottish Gaelic

FWOTD – 28 September 2014

Alternative forms

Etymology

From sgimilear +‎ -achd.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈskʲimiləɾəxk/

Noun

sgimilearachd f (genitive singular sgimilearachd, plural sgimilearachdan)

  1. scrounging, mooching
  2. obtrusiveness, impudence
  3. intrusion
  4. mean habit of popping in upon people at mealtimes

References

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