fingal

Old Irish

noun
Definitions
  • kinslaying, parricide, fratricide

Etymology

Compound from Old Irish fine (family, kindred) + Old Irish gal (valour, fury, warlike ardour).

Origin

Old Irish

gal

Gloss

valour, fury, warlike ardour

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