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Là Fhèill
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Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
Irregular lenition of gd latha-fèille. Compare ga Lá Fhéile.
Pronunciation
gd /ˈl̪ˠa ʎ(ə)/ /ˈl̪ˠa l(ə)/ 166
Noun
m Là Fhèill
gd Christianity feast day, holy day used in the names of specific feast days
Usage notes
Personal names are not lenited after gd Là Fhèill, contrary to normal usage in genitive constructions.
The word gd là is elided in some contexts, for instance when the night is referred to specifically: gd oidhch' Fhèill Brìghde the night of St Brigid's Day
Derived terms
gd Là Fhèill Eathain<t:St John’s Day> Là Fhèill Brìghde<t:Candlemas Day, St Brigid’s Day> Là Fhèill Pàdraig; Là Fèill Pàdraig<t:St Patrick’s Day>
References
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Further reading
DASG - Là Fhèill Pàdraig