36697 Fáilte (Welcome) › Forums › General Discussion (Irish and English) › 1890 vocabulary – obsolete words? › 36697 March 20, 2014 at 7:54 pm #45110 Bríd MhórParticipant Tréan – I think it means “strength” rather than brave, in today’s usage anyhow. Teánn / Teann (pronounced with “á” in Conamara) means brave or having confidence.Tá an gasúr teánn. The boy is forward/confidant (possibly perceived rudely too).
