compordóir
The Irish word for 'comforter' (in the sense of a padded cover) is compordóir.
compordóir is a noun used to refer to a padded cover.
Meaning: padded cover (noun)
Did you know?
- Despite the word's existence, if you ask for a compordóir in a modern Irish shop, the clerk might assume you are looking for a person who provides consolation rather than a bedding item.
- The suffix -óir in compordóir is typically used to denote a person's profession or a tool that performs a specific action.
- The word compord shares a root with the French word confort, reflecting a historical layer of linguistic exchange in Ireland.
Example conversation
Niamh and Cathal are tidying the bedroom.
- NiamhCathal, an bhfuil an compordóir glan?Cathal, is the comforter clean?
- CathalTá, Niamh, níl sé salach.Yes, Niamh, it is not dirty.
- NiamhGo raibh maith agat, cuir an compordóir ansin.Thank you, put the comforter there.
- CathalCeapadh, tá sé réidh anois.Right, it is ready now.
