ABAIRTÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
~ a dhéanamh ar dhuine, to perform an act of charity towards s.o.; to give alms to s.o.
Ag iarraidh na ~e, seeking alms, begging.
Tabhair ~ dó, give him alms.
Altú na ~e, thanksgiving for alms, beggar’s thanks.
~ déirce, person likely to give alms, generous almsgiver.
Ag fuirseadh na déirce, scrambling for alms.
~ dia, (act of) charity, alms.
Ag ~ almsan, seeking alms.