fuadaigh2, v.t. & i. (vn. -ach). 1. (a) Take away by force; abduct, kidnap. Bean a fhuadach, to abduct a woman. Leanbh a fhuadach, to kidnap a child. Eitleán a fhuadach, to hijack a plane. Cuid an duine eile a fhuadach, to carry off another person’s property. D’fhuadaigh an stoirm é, it was carried away by the storm. D’fhuadaigh a each é, his horse ran away with him. Fuadaíodh as é, he was spirited away (as by fairies). (b) Blow away. Gaineamh ag fuadach, sand becoming wind-blown. D’fhuadaigh an hata de, his hat blew off. 2. Pulsate. Croí ag fuadach, a heart pulsating. 3. Draughts:Fear a fhuadach, to huff a man.