trén
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strong; as subst. 'authority, power (over), oppression' ní dhearna sé trén le teangaidh, 'he has not insulted with his tongue' or 'he has not committed deeds of prowess (merely) with his tongue.' The poet possible had both meanings in mind; for the latter idea cf. beag a mhaoidheamh, mór a ghníomh, 262. fá [a] thrén ar, concerning his power over, 1229.
Poems on the Butlers of Ormond, Cahir and Dunboyne (A.D. 1400–1650). Editor: James Carney.
strong. As subst. 'power', 'oppression', 1343, 1487; neimhthrén, lack of power, 1467.
Poems on the O'Reillys. Editor: James Carney.