modh, m. (gs. ~a, pl. ~anna).1. Mode, manner. Ar mhodh, i ~, nathrach, in the manner of a serpent. I ~ rúin, by way of a secret, in confidence. Ar an ~ sin, in that way, thus. Ar mhodh go, in such a way that, so that. Ar mhodh ar bith, in any way, anyhow. Ar mhodh, is fíor é, in a way, it is true. 2. Procedure, method. ~ maireachtála, way of living. ~ oibre, method of work. ~ cainte, form of speech. ~ íocaíochta, method of payment. Mil:~anna beartaíochta, tactical methods. Ling:An ~ díreach, direct method of teaching. ~ na ráite, phrase method. Mth:~ na rannóg, method of sections. Tá a mhodh féin aige, he has his own way of doing things. 3. Mode of conduct, good behaviour. ~ agus múineadh, good behaviour and manners. Duine gan mhodh gan mhúineadh, rude and unmannerly person. 4. Lit: Mode of employment; work, task. 5. Honour, respect. ~ agus urraim a thabhairt do dhuine, to honour and respect s.o. ~ don aois, respect for age, for one’s elders. Lena mhodh féin a thabhairt dó, to give him his due, the respect due to him. 6. Moderation, measure. Dul thar ~ le rud, to go too far with sth. Saibhreas thar ~, immeasurable wealth. 7. Mus: Mode. ~ mór, beag, major, minor, mode. ~ eaglasta, ecclesiastical mode. ~ Dórach, Dorian mode. 8. Gram: Mood. ~ táscach, indicative mood.