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daingean.

fortified, solid; strong, secure

8 characters2 syllables approx.Gaeilge language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈd̪ˠɑɲɟən̪ˠ/Munster/ˈd̪ˠaŋənˠ/Connacht/ˈd̪ˠaŋən̪ˠ/Connacht/ˈd̪ˠãiənˠ/Ulster
  1. fortified, solid; strong, secure

  2. fixed, fast; firm

  3. steadfast, absolute, constant; firm of purpose

  4. intense

Where this word comes from

From Old Irish daingen (“firm; fortress”).

noun/ˈd̪ˠɑɲɟən̪ˠ/Munster/ˈd̪ˠaŋənˠ/Connacht/ˈd̪ˠaŋən̪ˠ/Connacht/ˈd̪ˠãiənˠ/Ulster
  1. stronghold, fortress, secure base

    masculine
  2. security

    masculine
  3. donjon

    masculine
  4. keep (of castle)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

From Old Irish daingen (“firm; fortress”).

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