sguab

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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)

  1. sheaf (of corn)
  2. broom, brush, besom, mop
  3. broom (plant)
  4. sweepings, refuse
  5. (obsolete) candle extinguisher (hollow, conical shaped object)

Synonyms

Verb

sguab (past sguab, future sguabaidh, verbal noun sguabadh, past participle sguabte)

  1. sweep, brush, whisk, wipe
  2. bind (into sheaves)

Derived terms