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lag

weak

AdjectiveB1/l̪ˠɑɡ/

"lag" means "weak" in Irish (adjective). Pronounced /l̪ˠɑɡ/.

"lag" in context

Bíonn gach tosach lag.

Every beginning is weak.

A2

Sara leigfar an seanduine no an duine fann-lag isteach sa Teaghlach Contae, má tá pinsean no aon liúntaisí eile dho, ní foláir do

Prior to admission to the County Home, the aged or infirm person, if he (or she) be in receipt of a pension or other allowances must

B2

Daoine gan meabhair agus lucht lag-intinne ó gach Aontas do chur chun an Teaghlaigh Chontae i mBaile Mhic Anndáin i ngach cás in ar féidir é.

Idiots and mentally afflicted of all Unions to be sent to the County Home at Thomastown where practicable.

C1

Gach seanduine, duine lag, taom-ghalarach, duine gan meabhair, duine doleighiste, agus droch-chás eitinne, dá bhfuil sna Tithe Oibre agus sna Tuath-cheanntair sin thuas agus a bhaineann le Contae Luimnigh, d'aistriú chun an Teaghlaigh Chontae sa Chaisleán Nua.

That all aged, infirm, epileptics, idiots, incurables, and advanced cases of tuberculosis, in the above Workhouses and Rural Districts belonging to the County Limerick, be transferred to the County Home at Newcastle West.

C1

Slí do bheith sa Teaghlach do gach seanduine, duine fann-lag, gealt nea-dhíobhálach, amadán, agus síor-breoiteachán.

The Home to accommodate all the aged and infirm, harmless lunatics, imbeciles, and chronic cases.

B2

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