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mether en · NUM · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /ˈmɛðə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈmɛðɚ/ (General-American)

Etymology

From Cumbric numerals; compare Welsh mhedwar, the nasal mutation of pedwar (“four”).

Meanings

  1. (dialectal) Four in the old counting system of Northern England.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
methera alternative lexicographic

Deriveds

mether-a-bumfit · mether-a-dick

mether en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /ˈmɛðə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈmɛðɚ/ (General-American)

Etymology

From Irish meadar, from Old Irish metar, from Latin metrum. Doublet of metre, meter, and metron.

Meanings

  1. (Ireland, historical) A communal drinking vessel used in Gaelic times for drinking mead. It had squared sides and one drank from a corner. Also, a trophy in this shape.
    • Lord Herbert and Mr. Luke White were to be seen on the roof pouring water down the chimney, while the Marchioness of Ormonde was seen carrying the Regimental Cup (the silver Irish mether to be competed for) from the scene of the fire. 1912 "Our Lady Correspondent" "Fashions at Leopardstown" The Irish Times 27 August 1912, p.8
    • I raise to you, O Queen, this Loving Cup, this Mether, Filled with Mead Made from honey of the heather 1912 James Henry Cousins, "The Loving Cup" I (Etain the Beloved and Other Poems, p.84) (Maunsel & Co)

Forms

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medar alternative lexicographic
methers Number=Plur lexicographic
meather alternative lexicographic
madder alternative lexicographic

Translations (3)

mga metar (drinking vessel) · sga metar (drinking vessel) · ga meadar (drinking vessel)