ollamh
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- noun
- Archaic
- Becoming an ollamh required years of study and mastery of traditional knowledge.
Examples
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The king consulted the ollamh before making important decisions for the kingdom.
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In ancient Ireland, the ollamh was honored for his wisdom and poetic skill.
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The ancient ollamh was revered for his wisdom.
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In Ireland, an ollamh held a prestigious title.
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In ancient Ireland, an ollamh was revered as a master poet, often called upon to celebrate important events.
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The community gathered to hear the words of the ollamh, whose tales preserved their history and traditions.
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As an esteemed ollamh, he was responsible for passing down the poetic traditions of his ancestors.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ollamh comes from old Irish oll meaning 'great' or 'master', and it was the special title for the top poet and learned person in ancient Ireland. So an ollamh was the 'great one' who taught others, advised kings, and kept important knowledge.