claideamh
Claideamh is a Gaelic noun meaning "sword," chiefly in Scottish Gaelic. In Irish Gaelic the common term for sword is claíomh; claideamh is more typically encountered in Scottish Gaelic sources or in discussions of Gaelic warfare. The word is linked to the broader Celtic vocabulary for blades and weapons and has cognates in other Insular Celtic languages.
In historical context, swords were prominent in Gaelic-speaking regions from the Iron Age into the early modern
In Gaelic literature and folklore, the claideamh appears as a symbol of martial prowess and honor; many
In modern usage, claideamh retains its historical sense in academic writing and museums; it also appears in