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Thread #74210 Message #1308735
Posted By: Reiver 2
27-Oct-04 - 12:05 PM
Thread Name: Meaning of 'seanmas'- Gaelic?
Subject: RE: Meaning of 'seanmas'- Gaelic?
I don't know if Animaterra is still interested in exploring this, but here's another reply to my AIMS inquiry. In case anyone wants to open it up for Scots Gaelic;
"Bryce, this added note is from a bona fide Scotsman living in Texas.
Ceallach/Kelly
In the Scots Gaelic a musician is a fear - ci^oil the accent ^ over the "O" a minstral would be either cruitear or cl^arsair the ^accent over the first "A"
There is a definate difference between a musician and a minstral in the concept of the word. A musician plays an instrument. A minstral may act out while playing an instrument and usually tells a story, via a rhyme, poem or song.
Hope this helps a bit.
Dave"
Reiver 2