màldachd

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Scottish Gaelic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

màlda +‎ -achd

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

màldachd f

  1. delicacy, gentleness, modesty
    • 1831, John MacGowan, translated by Percival MacFarlane, Eachdraidh Ioseiph, Mhic Iacoib‎[1], page 78:
      Rinn màldachd a gnùise còmhnadh ri maise a pearsadh a chur a mach.
      The modesty of her face helped to bring out the beauty of her body.
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