English–Irish Dictionary (de Bhaldraithe): pretext

Similar words: preset · preterit · Peter · pre-exist · pre-tax

Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla Ó Dónaill, 1977 An Foclóir Beag Ó Dónaill & Ua Maoileoin, 1991 English–Irish Dictionary de Bhaldraithe, 1959 Grammar Pronunciation

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EXACT MATCHES IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY

pretext1, s. Leithscéal m, cúis f súl. Under, on, the pretext of consulting me, ar scáth dul i gcomhairle liom; mar dhea go raibh (sé, etc.) ag dul i gcomhairle liom.

pretext2, v.tr. Tugaim (rud) mar leithscéal, déanaim leithscéal de (rud).

PHRASES IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY

seize »

To seize upon a pretext, leithscéal a tharraingt chugat féin.

serve »

To serve as a pretext, an example, (é) bheith ina leithscéal, ina shampla.