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nead-starraig n.m.

[nead n. + 1 starrag n.]

forms

singular

nominative

senses

    • The crow’s nest on the mast of a ship.  

      • 1978

        Call na h-Iolaire 61
        Ma bha nead-starraig innte [sc. anns an luing], sin far am bitheadh e [sc. am fear-faire], no aig a bràighe.

      • 1978
        DASG Fieldwork Archive Scalpay, Harris
        Nead-na-starraig | crow’s nest. Ann an nead na starraig – in the crow’s nest of a mast in a sailing vessel, merchantman, merchant vessel.