lacheny

Yola

Etymology

From Middle English laghyng.

Adjective

lacheny

  1. Alternative form of leeigheen (“laughing”)
    • 1927, THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD:
      Lacheny Cheevers
      Laughing Chevers

References
  • Kathleen A. Browne (1927) The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Sixth Series, Vol.17 No.2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 128
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