Fromsciob(“to snatch”) +-tha.
For semantic parallels, compare Latinrapidus(“quick”) from Latinrapiō(“to snatch”).
sciobtha
- quick(moving with speed)
sciobtha
- pastparticiple ofsciob
- ^de Bhaldraithe, Tomás (1977)Gaeilge Chois Fhairrge: An Deilbhíocht [The Irish of Cois Fharraige: Accidence] (in Irish), 2nd edition, Institiúid Ard-Léinn Bhaile Átha Cliath[Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies], section 570, page105
