(pleintri, pleantrainn) n.
[Uncertain]
forms
singular
genitive
- (a)
- 1741
- (b)
- 1883
- 1924-25Transactions of the Gaelic Society of Inverness XXXII 46 Craobh phlantrainn.
senses
- As a modifier.
- With crann n. and craobh n.
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1. The plane or sycamore tree, a plane or sycamore tree.
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1741Nuadhfhocloir Gaoidheilg & Beurla 66
Do Thaobh Chrann neamhthorrthannach no aimrid. Of Barren Trees. […] Crann Pleintri The Plane-tree. -
1741
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1883
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2. A representation of the plane or sycamore tree.
- (b)
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1924-25Transactions of the Gaelic Society of Inverness XXXII 46
Plants and trees used as clan badges […] Oliphant—Sice, or Malpais, or Craobh phlantrainn, Sycamore (Acer pseudo-platanus).