Classical Gaelic Nominal Inflection

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This page aims to detail the paradigmatic patterns and features of nominal forms found in Classical Gaelic, as listed in IGT ii §§ 1-207. The morphological details and patterns of usage will derive from the information provided in the tracts, McManus's chapter on Classical Gaelic in Stair na Gailge, DIL, and any other available resources which will be listed in the bibliography and referenced.

IGT ii § 1 (fine)

Each of these forms may behave like both m. and f. jo-/-stems in Classical Gaelic. Each form originated not only from either jo- or -stems, but also from other stems.

Paradigm

fine sg du pl
nom fine fine fine, fineaḋa
voc fine fine fine, fineaḋa
acc fine fine fine, fineaḋa
gen fine fine fine, fineaḋ
dat fine fine finiḃ, fineaḋaiḃ

List of Nouns

aicme, bine, buile, buille, cairde, céiliḋe, cruinde, cruine (sg only), fine, freagra (anomalous form), inṁe, loise [an tsaoġail], maċaire, maicne, náire, tríoċa [ċéad], triúċa ċéad