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Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
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Pronunciation
Noun
cosgais f (genitive singular cosgaise, plural cosgaisean)
- cost, expense, expenditure
- repast; food and drink served at a funeral reception
- (dated) periodical allowance to servants sent to their houses
References
- Edward Dwelly (1911) “cosgais”, in Faclair Gàidhlig gu Beurla le Dealbhan [The Illustrated Gaelic–English Dictionary], 10th edition, Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, →ISBN