parshagh

Yola

Etymology

From Middle English passyf, from Old French passif, from Latin passivus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /parˈʃeːf/

Adjective

parshagh

1. passive
   • 1927, “ZONG OF TWI MAARKEET MOANS”, in THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD, page 129, line 7:

     Shu ztaared an shu ztudied hi near parshagh moan,

     She stared and she studied by the other passive woman,

References

• Kathleen A. Browne (1927) The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Sixth Series, Vol.17 No.2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 129