uaithne1, m. (gs. ~, pl. -ní).1. (a) Prop, support; post, pillar. (b) (Of bone structure) Níl ann ach na ceithre ~, he is reduced to a skeleton. 2. Fig: Pillar.
uaithne2, m. (gs. ~, pl. -ní).1. Lit:(a) Junction, union. (b)Ling: Consonance. (c)Music: Consonance, concord. 2. ~ an chinn, (suture at) back of head.