alamh
Alamh is a term in the Irish language that appears primarily in historical and literary contexts. In antiquarian and poetic texts, alamh is treated as a noun associated with death and burial, often referring to the grave itself or to the concept of death. Modern Irish usage is rare, and the word is typically encountered in older manuscripts, scholarly editions, or in place names derived from historical forms.
Although the precise origin of alamh is uncertain, scholars have proposed connections to early Irish vocabulary
Attestations include medieval poetry, genealogical tracts, and hagiographic writings, as well as toponyms that preserve the
Related terms in the Irish lexicon include uaigh, meaning grave or tomb, and bas, meaning death. For