Laa er meshtey, laa er ushtey.
A day of boozing, a day on water.
A2
Manx word
meshtey
drunkenness
noun
meshtey means “drunkenness” in Manx and is used as a noun.
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | meshtey |
| Sheh-veggey | veshtey |
meshtey in context
T'eh er meshtey.
He's drunk.
A1
V'eh daa hreen er meshtey.
He was three parts drunk.
A2
Slane er meshtey.
Dead drunk.
A2
Jean ad er meshtey.
Get them drunk.
A1
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