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November 15 2009, 15:33 PM
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Greetings All,
I am writing a novel and I want a word that means 'blood feud' or 'vendetta'. I considered the word 'geise' but felt that it was not descriptive enough, although it is accurate for what I'm getting at. The protagonist must feel compelled or honor bound to continue the fight. I don't know if 'fioch fola' brings this. (?) Thank you in advance. Slainte |
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November 15 2009, 19:48 PM
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Fíoch bunaidh
Tá an domhan uile ina stáitse agus teastaíonn cleachtadh go géar ón mórchuid againn.
-Seán Ó Cathasaigh ___________________________________ Stupidity has a certain charm -- ignorance does not. ___________________________________ Iúil Ó Cofaigh |
November 18 2009, 20:25 PM
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Loosely translated, the essential or underlying conflict (feud)?
Thanks very much. Could this term be applied to the conflict between the Irish Nationalists and the British? |
November 18 2009, 20:31 PM
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'Vendetta' is family based. And Italian than Irish.
That was a war. Even if it wasn't called that officially.  With my translations always (without exception) wait for others to confirm or correct. |
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