Focal an Lae #68
The Word of the Day in Irish
Word: bord (BOHRD)
Meaning: bord = board; table; deck
Usage:
- Leag an bord. (LYAG uh BOHRD) = Lay the table. (American: Set the table.)
In the proper context, this sentence could also mean “Knock down the table.” (!)
- bord iarnála (BOHRD EE-uhr-naw-luh) = ironing board
- Tá braon ar bord aige. (TAW BREE-uhn ehr BOHRD EHG-yuh) = He’s had a few drinks. (lit., he has a drop on board)
History: Old/Middle Irish “bord” was borrowed from Old English “bord” and reinforced by the existence of the same word in Old Norse.
The ultimate source may be an Indo-European word *bhrdho- (board) from the root *bheredh- (to cut).
Scottish Gaelic: bòrd