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fithis

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Searchable Lemmata: fithis (Ir).
Alternate Forms: fidisi, fithisi, fithisib.

    Definitions and Defining Citations:

1(n.) Jewellery; word with the basic meaning of 'circle, circular course, orbit'; used occasionally of circular objects or rings made of metal (or other material).(ante 1100 - ante 1400 ?)
1. mocoil 7 fithisi ōir im cach ndual dia fult'gold rings...' Worn as a hair ornament. [eDIL YBL (118 a 39)]
Ir.
Sex: Male, Female    Ceremonial: No
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    Etymological Evidence:

Speculative, native Irish word, although the exact derivation is uncertain.
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