in tan in Old Irish

IPA: /in͈ˈtan/ Forms: in tain [alternative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Originally the accusative singular of tan (“(point in) time”) after the definite article; thus literally, ‘(at) the time (that)’. The alternative form in tain is older; in tan has been depalatalized in proclitic position. Etymology templates: {{root|sga|ine-pro|*ten-}} Head templates: {{head|sga|conjunction|followed by the indirect relative}} in tan (followed by the indirect relative)

Alternative forms

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"in tan" meaning in Old Irish

Conjunction

Alternative forms