crann-dlùth n.m.

[crann n. + dlùth n.]

forms

singular

nominative

1895
Calanas 2 Crann-dlu.
1908
An Deo-gréine III No. 7. 151 Crann-dlùth.

genitive

1895
Calanas 10 Bharr a’ chroinn-dlù.

dative

1895
Calanas 10 Air a’ chrann-dlù.

senses

The warp-beam in a weaving loom. See also crann-dealbhaidh n.2., crann-snàth n., garman-shnàth n.
- 1895
  Calanas 10
  Cuir an snàth air a’ chrann-dlù cho teann ’s is urrainn duit.
- 1908
  An Deo-gréine III No. 7. 151
  Crann-dealbh, warp—beam of loom. Crann-dlùth, idem, Argyll, K.G.