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EXACT MATCHES IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
goineog1, f. (gs. -oige, npl. ~a, gpl. ~). 1. Stab, sting, prick. ~ a chur i nduine, to prick, sting, s.o. ~ neantóige, sting of nettle. 2. Cutting remark, thrust, gibe. ~ a thabhairt do dhuine, to have a dig at s.o. ~ ghéar, chliste, sharp, shrewd, thrust. 3. ~ (nathrach), venom-tooth, fang (of serpent). 4. Bot: Stimulus.
goineog2, f = goin1.
PHRASES IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
Níor theip an ghoineog riamh air, he never was at a loss for a stinging remark.
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