Beallach

/ˈbɛɑːləx/ noun

Definition

Variant spelling of 'bealach'; a mountain pass or narrow valley in Gaelic geography.

Etymology

Alternative spelling of Irish Gaelic 'bealach.' Spelling variations reflect different dialectal pronunciations and historical spelling conventions in Gaelic.

Kelly Says

Gaelic place names have multiple acceptable spellings reflecting different dialects and historical periods—'beallach' and 'bealach' refer to the same mountain passes but show how written Gaelic evolved over centuries.

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