fear-gleidhidh
The Gaelic word for a legal guardian is fear-gleidhidh.
This term is used in a legal context to refer to a person who is legally responsible for a minor, acting in the capacity of a parent.
Meaning: law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis (noun)
Did you know?
- In older Gaelic traditions, the concept of guardianship was often tied to 'fine', the kinship group, rather than just an individual.
- The term fear-gleidhidh specifically denotes a male guardian because fear means 'man'. For a female guardian, the word bean-gleidhidh is used, replacing 'man' with 'woman'.
- The word fear-gleidhidh literally translates to 'man of holding' or 'man of keeping'.
Example conversation
Eilidh and Hamish are at a legal office.
- EilidhCò tha na fear-gleidhidh don phaisg?Who are the guardians for the child?
- HamishTha mi na fear-gleidhidh oifigeil.I am the official guardian.
- EilidhAn diagonalizable an paperwork sin?Is that paperwork ready?
- HamishTha, tha a h-uile thing sreathail.Yes, everything is in order.
