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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