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gabháltas — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • conquest noun The act of defeating an opponent and gaining control of their territory.
  • holding noun Something owned, especially investments such as stocks, property, or bonds.
  • lot noun A large amount or number of something.
  • possession noun Something that a person owns.

Senses

gabháltas is used for these senses in English:

  • conquest That which is conquered; possession gained by mental or physical effort, force, or struggle.
  • holding A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another.
  • landholding (countable) A piece of property (land) that is held (owned).
  • lot A distinct portion or plot of land, usually smaller than a field.
  • possession A territory under the rule of another country.

conquest — full definition

  1. noun The act of defeating an opponent and gaining control of their territory.
  2. noun Something gained or won through effort, struggle, or force.
  3. noun Informally, a person one has romantically or sexually pursued and won over.

holding — full definition

  1. noun Something owned, especially investments such as stocks, property, or bonds.
  2. noun A legal ruling or decision made by a court.
  3. noun In sports, a foul in which a player illegally grabs or restrains an opponent.

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