derb-

See also: derb

Middle Irish

Etymology

From Old Irish derb-.

Prefix

derb-

1. (with adjective) surely, really, truly; used as intensifier
2. (with substantive) sure, certain, reliable; genuine; own, special; used with a set of kinship words, with which it forms stable compounds

Derived terms

• derbairde (“sign, portent”)
• derbchomalta (“foster-brother”)
• derbforgell
• derbráthair (“brother”)
• derbṡiur (“sister”)

Descendants

• Irish: dearbh-

Old Irish

Etymology

From derb (“sure, certain, fixed, determinate”).

Prefix

derb-

1. (with adjective) surely, really, truly; used as intensifier
2. (with substantive) sure, certain, reliable; genuine; own, special; used with a set of kinship words, with which it forms stable compounds

Derived terms

• derbairde (“sign, portent”)
• derbfine (“family group of four generations”)
• derbforgell
• derbráthair (“brother”)

Descendants

• Middle Irish: derb-
  • Irish: dearbh-