lhong

Manx

Etymology

From Old Irish long.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /loŋ/, [loᶢŋ]

Noun

lhong f (genitive singular lhuingey, plural lhongyn)

1. ship, vessel

   C'raad va ynnyd ny lhong ec y vunlaa? ― What was the ship's position at noon?

   Gys Doolish va'n lhong goll. ― The ship was destined for Douglas.

   Hie y lhong fo ayns Baie Ghoolish. ― The ship went down in Douglas Bay.

   Va'n lhong er ny insh dy ve ayns Doolish. ― The vessel was reported in Douglas.