figheadair
/fi.ət̪ɛɾʲ/
The Gaelic word for weaver is figheadair.
figheadair is a noun used to describe a person who weaves.
Meaning: one who weaves (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /fi.ət̪ɛɾʲ/.
Did you know?
- In Gaelic literature, the concept of weaving expressed by figheadair is often used as a metaphor for the way fate is constructed or how complex stories are told.
- The word figheadair applies not only to those weaving fabric but also to those braiding hair or plaiting straw.
- The Gaelic term figheadair is a close relative of the Irish fíodóir and the Manx feeder. While they look different today, they all descend from the same Middle Irish word figedóir.
Example conversation
Eilidh and Finlay are visiting a local craft fair.
- EilidhCò an duine seo, a Finlay?Who is this person, Finlay?
- FinlayIs e figheadair a th' ann.He is a weaver.
- EilidhTha a chuid obair glè bhreagha.His work is very beautiful.
- FinlayTha, is e figheadair ionmhasach a th' ann.Yes, he is a talented weaver.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry figheadair, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries figheadair, CC BY-SA 4.0.
