bunaigh, v.t. 1. Found, establish. Teaghlach, comhlacht, a bhunú, to found a family, a company. Scoil, siopa, a bhunú, to start a school, a shop. Cruach a bhunú, to lay the foundation of a stack. Is air a bhunaigh sé an dán, an argóint, on that he based the poem, argument. Bhunaigh sé é féin ar leac na tine, he planted himself on the hearthstone. Bhunaigh sé an ráfla sin le holc orm, he set that rumour on foot to spite me. Bhunaigh sé fáth a theachta, he set out the reason for his coming. An rud a bhunaigh mé duit, what I set down for you. 2. Handball: Butt.