skian

Manx

Etymology

From Middle Irish scíathán, from Old Irish scíath, from Proto-Celtic *skeitos.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈskiːən]

Noun

skian f (genitive singular skian, plural skianyn)

1. (anatomy) wing

   Ta'n eean bwoalley ny skianyn echey.

   The bird is beating its wings.

Derived terms

• neuskianagh
• skianagh