fionnadh1, m. (gs. -aidh).1. Hair (of human body, of animal). 2. Fur. Cóta fionnaidh, fur coat. 3. F: Down (on face); short grey hair (on head). 4. (In phrases) (a)Rud, duine, a chuimilt in aghaidh, i gcoinne, an fhionnaidh, to rub sth., s.o., against the grain, the wrong way. (b)Bhí ~ air chugam, he was bristling at me. Tá ~ fiáin air, he has a wild, haggard, appearance. Chuir sé ~ na hoibre air féin, he gave himself a workmanlike appearance.
fionnadh2, m. (gs. -nnta).1. vn. of fionn4. 2. Whitening, lightening of colour; (of corn) ripening. 3. Scorching, singeing; lighting.
fionnadh3, m. (gs. -nnta, pl. -nntaí).1. vn. of fionn5. 2. Ascertainment, discovery.