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Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
From Middle Irish scúap, from Latin scōpa. Cognate with Irish scuab.
Pronunciation
Noun
sguab f (genitive singular sguaibe, plural sguaban)
- sheaf (of corn)
- broom, brush, besom, mop
- broom (plant)
- sweepings, refuse
- (obsolete) candle extinguisher (hollow, conical shaped object)
Synonyms
Verb
sguab (past sguab, future sguabaidh, verbal noun sguabadh, past participle sguabte)
- sweep, brush, whisk, wipe
- bind (into sheaves)
Derived terms