Etymograph

English

Foyle

Foyle comes from Irish Feabhal, and goes back to Middle Irish Febal.

  1. Middle Irishc. 900–1200Febal
  2. Irishc. 1200–presentFeabhal
  3. EnglishtodayFoyle

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Lineage

  1. Middle Irishc. 900–1200Febal
  2. Irishc. 1200–presentFeabhal
  3. EnglishtodayFoyle

Every English word from Middle Irish Febal

Today it means

name A river in Ireland which forms part of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, before flowing through Derry (Londonderry) and into Lough Foyle and the Atlantic Ocean.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Middle Irish Febal / Foyle

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