corrag

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Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkʰɔrˠak/

Noun

corrag f (genitive singular corraig or corraige, plural corragan)

finger
Synonym: meur
1. forefinger, index finger
  Synonym: sgealbag
toe

Usage notes

When it is necessary to specify whether a finger or a toe is meant, it is done by creating a compound with the genitive of làimh (“hand”) → corrag-làimhe or cas (“foot”) → corrag-coise.

Further reading

Edward Dwelly (1911) “corrag”, in Faclair Gàidhlig gu Beurla le Dealbhan [The Illustrated Gaelic–English Dictionary]‎, 10th edition, Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, →ISBN

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