leathcheann

== Irish == === Alternative forms === leath-cheann, leithcheann, leith-cheann (superseded) === Etymology === From leath- +‎ ceann. === Pronunciation === (Munster) IPA(key): /lʲaˈçaun̪ˠ/ === Noun === leathcheann m (genitive singular leathchinn, nominative plural leathchinn) one of a pair, one of two persons or things a tilt of the head to one side fellow (object which is associated with another object), companion (thing or phenomenon closely associated with another) a half glass (of an alcoholic beverage) side of the head ==== Declension ==== ==== Derived terms ==== leathcheannach ==== See also ==== leiceann (“cheek”) (etymologically unrelated, but sometimes connected by folk etymology) === References === === Further reading === Dinneen, Patrick S. (1927), “leaṫ-ċeann”, in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla [Irish and English Dictionary], 2nd edition, Dublin: Irish Texts Society, page 648; reprinted with additions 1996, →ISBN Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977), “leathcheann”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla [Irish–English Dictionary], Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN