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Màiri
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mairi Mairi
Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
From Mary.
Pronunciation
gd /ˈmaːɾʲɪ/ !!!
gd /ˈmãːðɪ/ Lewis
gd /ˈmaːjɪ/ Seanchas Shlèite Sleat
gd /ˈmɛːjɪ/ Tiree
gd /ˈmɛːɾɪ/ Argyll
Proper noun
f ~
gd female Mary
Usage notes
Both these words are translated into English as Mary, but Màiri is used as a given name, while Moire is reserved for the mother of Jesus Christ.
Derived terms
gd Màiri bheag an airgid<t:little finger, pinkie> Màiri fhada<t:a woman's middle finger>
Related terms
gd Moire
Mutation
M àiri
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