Francach1, m. (gs. & npl. -aigh, gpl. ~).1. French person. Hist:Bliain na bh~, the year of the French (landing in Ireland, 1798). 2. ‘Frenchman’, French ship. 3. (With lower-case initial) Rat. S.a. lus.
Francach2, a1. 1. French. 2. In French manner, of French origin. Fuinneog, uaim, Fhrancach, French window, seam. 3. (Usually with lower-case initial) Foreign, exotic; large. S.a. aiteann 1, cearc 1(b), cnó 1, coileach11(b), fuáil12, luch 2, saileachán.