bratach, f. (gs. -aí, npl. ~a, gpl. ~).1. Flag. ~ a ardú, a thógáil, to raise, hoist, a flag. ~ a ísliú, a leagan, to lower a flag. ~ a stríocadh, to strike colours. ~a ar crochadh, ar foluain, flags flying, fluttering. ~ bhán, dhubh, náisiúnta, sheolta, white, black, national, sailing, flag. ~ reisiminte, regimental colours. ~ na hÉireann, the flag of Ireland. Is leis a bhí an bhratach, (i) he was the flag-bearer, (ii) he bore the palm. 2. ~ Bhríde = brat Bhríde :brat11.