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OGHAM
Etymology
Unclear. Possibly from the Irish og-úaim 'point-seam', referring to the seam made by the point of a sharp weapon.
Proper noun
Ogham
An ancient Celtic alphabet historically used to write Primitive Irish.
Usage notes
The pronunciation /ˈoʊ.əm/ more closely matches the modern Irish pronunciation of the word ([ˈoːmˠ], [ˈoːəmˠ]), but the pronunciation /ˈɒɡəm/, based on the spelling and the Old Irish pronunciation, is also common in English.
Noun
Ogham (plural Oghams)
A single character in this alphabet.
Anagrams
• Omagh, go HAM, go ham
Noun
ogham (plural oghams)
Alternative form of Ogham
Proper noun
ogham
Alternative form of Ogham
Anagrams
• Omagh, go HAM, go ham
Source: Wiktionary
Og"ham, n. Etym: [Ir.]
Definition: A particular kind of writing practiced by the ancient Irish, and found in inscriptions on stones, metals, etc. [Written also ogam.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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