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fogas.

near, close

5 characters2 syllables approx.Gaeilge language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈfˠɞɡəsˠ/Ulster
  1. near, close

    Is é an seagal is foisce don chruithneacht ina cháilíocht.
Where this word comes from

From Middle Irish focus, from Old Irish ocus. Doublet of agus.

noun/ˈfˠɞɡəsˠ/Ulster
  1. only used in i bhfogas (“near, close”)

Where this word comes from

From Middle Irish focus, from Old Irish ocus. Doublet of agus.

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