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Definition 2024
derb-
derb-
See also: derb
Old Irish
Prefix
derb-
- (with adjective) surely, really, truly; used as intensifier
- (with substantive) sure, certain, reliable; genuine; own, special; used with a set of kinship words, with which it forms stable compounds
Derived terms
- derbairde (“sign, portent”)
- derbchomalta (“foster-brother”)
- derbfine (“family group of four generations”)
- derbforgell
- derbráthair (“brother”)
- derbṡiur (“sister”)
Descendants
- Irish: dearbh-