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Frásaí Eile leis an bhFocal “Lochlannach” Posted by on Jan 20, 2010

(le Róislín) Recently we discussed various usages of the word “Lochlannach,” which can be translated in various ways, including “Scandinavian” and “Norse” (naisc thíos).  It’s used for Norway Spruce (sprús Lochlannach) and for Swedish goosefoot (blonagán Lochlannach).  I promised at least one more example, tastily potable, if it can be found to exist!  That was…

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Deochanna Go Leor (Irish Names for Drinks — aipsint go vodca) Posted by on Oct 15, 2009

(le Róislín) Now that “do ghoile” has presumably been “géaraithe,” here’s a list of some of the actual deochanna alcólacha.  At some point sa todhchaí, we can also talk about the effects of these beverages, namely various states of tipsiness.  And perhaps other related side effects (eilifintí bándearga?).   Uisce beatha, literally means “water of…

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