meaisín

Irish (Donegal)

/mʲəˈʃiːnʲ/

noun
Definitions
  • machine mechanical or electrical device

Etymology

Borrowed from English machine derived from Middle French machine derived from Latin māchina (a machine, trick, stratagem, contrivance, engine, device) derived from Ancient Greek μᾱχᾰνᾱ́.

Origin

Ancient Greek

μᾱχᾰνᾱ́

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