Ban-draoidh etymology

Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Gaelic word ban-draoidh comes from Scottish Gaelic ban-, Scottish Gaelic draoidh

Etymology of ban-draoidh

Detailed word origin of ban-draoidh

Dictionary entry Language Definition
ban- Scottish Gaelic (gla) A prefix appended to words to make a female form, similar to -ette or -ess in English.
draoidh Scottish Gaelic (gla) (dated, or, historical) druid. Morose person. Philosopher. Sorcerer, wizard, magician, conjurer. Wizard (computing program).
ban-draoidh Scottish Gaelic (gla) Witch, sorceress, enchantress.

Words with the same origin as ban-draoidh

Descendants of ban-

bana-bhuidseach