leadan

leadan
I
flowing hair, a lock, teasel, Irish leadán, Middle Irish ledán, teasel. Root li, stick; See liosda.
II
notes in music, Irish leadán, musical notes, litany; from Latin litania, litany.

Etymological dictionary of the Gaelic language. . 1982.

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