Ta'n eean myr e ghooie my vees clooie er e chione.
The chicken is like his kind if there is down on his head.
B1
Manx word
clooie
fur
n_f
clooie means “fur” in Manx and is used as a n_f.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | clooie |
| Sheh-veggey | chlooie |
| Bocey | glooie |
clooie in context
Ushag ta troggal e clooie.
Bird that fluffs up its feathers.
A1
Fo lane clooie.
Fully fledged.
A1
Ta ny h-ein cur magh clooie.
The chickens are feathering.
A1
Hug ad terr as clooie er.
They tarred and feathered him.
A2
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