Beurla etymology

Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Gaelic word Beurla comes from Old Irish bél ((sometimes, in the plural) mouth. Lip. Opening.), Old Irish -ra

Etymology of Beurla

Detailed word origin of Beurla

Dictionary entry Language Definition
bél Old Irish (sga) (sometimes, in the plural) mouth. Lip. Opening.
-ra Old Irish (sga)
bélrae Old Irish (sga) Language, speech.
Beurla Scottish Gaelic (gla) (language): English.