parshagh

Yola

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɔːˈʃiː/

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
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