blas.geir
tallow
"geir" means "tallow" in Irish (feminine noun). Pronounced /ɟeɾʲ/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → gheir, Urú → ngeir.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "geir" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | geir |
| Séimhiú | gheir |
| Urú | ngeir |
"geir" in context
(i) ní tabharfar isteach san áitreabh aon mhargairín ná meascán ime agus bainne, ná aon ola ná geir a féadfí a úsáid chun im do thruailliú;
( i ) no margarine or milk-blended butter, and no oil or fat capable of being used in the adulteration of butter shall be brought on to the premises;
C1(i) ní tabharfar isteach san áitreabh aon mhargairín na meascán ime agus bainne, ná aon ola ná geir a féadfí a úsáid chun im do thruailliú;
( i ) no margarine or milk-blended butter, and no oil or fat capable of being used in the adulteration of butter shall be brought on to the premises;
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