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The borrowing of words into Old Irish: part 1
Old Irish póc 'kiss' / Modern Irish póg 'kiss'
Probably a loanword from the Latin phrase ōsculum pācis (kiss of peace), entering Old Irish via a Brittonic language.
Happy Valentine's day!
Old Irish póc 'kiss' / Modern Irish póg 'kiss'
Probably a loanword from the Latin phrase ōsculum pācis (kiss of peace), entering Old Irish via a Brittonic language.
Happy Valentine's day!
February 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The borrowing of words into Old Irish: part 1
Old Irish póc 'kiss' / Modern Irish póg 'kiss'
Probably a loanword from the Latin phrase ōsculum pācis (kiss of peace), entering Old Irish via a Brittonic language.
Happy Valentine's day!
Old Irish póc 'kiss' / Modern Irish póg 'kiss'
Probably a loanword from the Latin phrase ōsculum pācis (kiss of peace), entering Old Irish via a Brittonic language.
Happy Valentine's day!