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- Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:47 pm
- Forum: Gràmar, Fuaimean is Gnàths / Grammar, Sounds and Expressions
- Topic: Is this Gaelic?
- Replies: 9
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Re: Is this Gaelic?
Thanks everyone that responded to this post. I think I've cracked it though - it's "Let the deed shaw" (or Let the deed show) and is the Fleming motto - a gory reference to the tradition of Fleming severing the head of the murdered Comyn. Particular thanks to Seonaidh as it was your post t...
- Fri May 18, 2012 5:20 pm
- Forum: Gràmar, Fuaimean is Gnàths / Grammar, Sounds and Expressions
- Topic: Is this Gaelic?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4711
Re: Is this Gaelic?
Many thanks - a definite negative is better than a maybe. I'll just have to keep on looking at other languages. Appreciate your help.
- Fri May 18, 2012 1:08 pm
- Forum: Gràmar, Fuaimean is Gnàths / Grammar, Sounds and Expressions
- Topic: Is this Gaelic?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4711
Re: Is this Gaelic?
Much appreciated that you've taken the time to look. I've changed the image, to show each word straight on. The main reason I thought it might be Gaelic is because of the font style - in the third word are they "o" or Gaelic "d"?? Many thanks again.
- Fri May 18, 2012 10:25 am
- Forum: Gràmar, Fuaimean is Gnàths / Grammar, Sounds and Expressions
- Topic: Is this Gaelic?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4711
Is this Gaelic?
My apologies in advance if this is not the right place to ask this question. I have a large brass plaque with a Coat of Arms and a motto or phrase that appears to be written in Gaelic. Can anyone identify if it is and what it means? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated If the IMAGE doesn't disp...