TORTHAÍ
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
stern1, a. Dian, crua, géar. The sterner sex, an cineál fireann. ► sternly, adv. Go dian, etc.
stern2, s. 1 Deireadh m (loinge, báid). (Of ship) She sank stern foremost, chuaigh sí síos ar lorg a deiridh. She went out stern first, chúlaigh sí amach. To anchor by the stern, feistiú as a deireadh. She is (down) by the stern, tá sí íseal ina diaidh. Stern ladder, dréimire m deiridh. 2 a F. & Hum: Leath deiridh. b Eireaball m (madra, etc.).
ABAIRTÍ
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
To anchor by the stern, feistiú as a deireadh.
I had looked to find a stern master, le máistir dian a bhí súil agam.
The sterner sex, an cineál fearga.
Stern-sheets, tile deiridh.
From stem to stern, ó thosach go deireadh.
To gather stern-way, dul ar gcúl, cúlú.