Quaaltagh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Quaaltagh is a noun meaning (Isle of Man) Alternative spelling of qualtagh.
Meaning
(Isle of Man) Alternative spelling of qualtagh.
Example Sentences
Did you ever use to go as the ‘quaaltagh?’ […] I did indeed!
The "White Boys," the "Hunt the Wren Boys," and "Quaaltaghs" received the dessert.
On these occasions a person of dark complexion always enters first, as a light haired male or female is deemed unlucky to be a first-foot or quaaltagh on New Year's morning. The actors of the quaaltagh do not assume fantastic habiliments like the Mummers of England or the Guisards of Scotland, nor do they, like these rude performers of the ancient mysteries, appear ever to have been attended by minstrels playing on different kinds of musical instruments.
Word Forms
- quaaltaghs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sassenach, erenach, place-name, anglo.
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