iall1, f. (gs. éille, pl. ~acha; ds. éill used in certain phrases).1. Thong, strap. ~ bróige, bootlace, shoe-lace. ~ spoir, spur-strap. ~ súiste, thong of flail. ~ mála, bag-cord. ~ mhurnáin, ankle-strap. Harn:~ bhrád, martingale. Maide éille, thonged stick. Bróg éille, laced boot. S.a. sail22. 2. (a) Leash. ~ madra, dog leash. Ar éill, on the leash. Ar ghreim éille, held in leash. Lig sé an cú dá éill, he slipped the greyhound. Tá sé ar éill aici, she has him on a string. F:Tá lán na héille ann, he is very stout. Tá siad ar dhá cheann na héille le chéile, they are tugging against each other, at cross purposes. Ag rí na héille, straining on the leash. (b)Ven: Leash. 3. Fig: String; flight, flock. ~ éan, string of birds in flight. Lit:~ aingeal, flight of angels.