geir, f. (gs. ~e, pl. ~eacha). Fat; suet, tallow. ~ chaorach, mutton fat. ~ rósta, dripping. Tá barraíocht ~e air, he is too fat; F: he is thick-headed. Nár dhéana sé ~ duit, (of food, acquisition) may you not grow fat on it, get much benefit out of it. Ceirt na ~e, candlestick wiper. Ceirt, sop, na ~e a chuimilt do dhuine, to wipe s.o.’s eye.