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croch.

cross, gallows

5 characters1 syllables approx.Gaeilge language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɾˠox//kɾˠɔx//kɾˠɞx//kɾˠɔ(h)/
  1. cross, gallows

    feminine
  2. hook

    feminine
Where this word comes from

From Old Irish croch, from Latin crux (“cross”). Doublet of cros.

verb/kɾˠox//kɾˠɔx//kɾˠɞx//kɾˠɔ(h)/
  1. to hang

    ambitransitive
  2. to raise, lift

    ambitransitive
  3. to clear off [with le] (leave abruptly)

    ambitransitive · reflexive
    Chroch mé liom i ndiaidh an chluiche.
Where this word comes from

From Old Irish crochaid, from the noun croch (“cross”).

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