TORTHAÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
cloí1, m. (gs. as s. ~, as vn. ~te). 1. vn. of cloígh1. 2. Subduing, subjection. ~ nirt, an choirp, an duine, subjection of strength, of the body, of the person.
cloí2, m. (gs. ~te). 1. vn. of cloígh2. 2. Adherence (le, to).
ABAIRTÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
Cloí leis an obair, to stick to the work.
Cloí le do mhuintir, to cling to one’s people.
Má ólann tú corrdheoch agus cloí leis sin, if you take an odd drink and confine yourself to that.
Cloí leis an bh~, to stick to the truth.
Ba cheart duit cloí le d’fhocal, you should abide by your word.