tomhais1, v.t. & i. (vn. -as).1. Measure; weigh, gauge, estimate. (a)Fad, leithead, airde, ruda a thomhas, to measure the length, the width, the height, of sth. Doimhneacht an uisce a thomhas, to gauge the depth of the water. Talamh a thomhas, to measure land. Thomhais an táilliúr mé le haghaidh culaithe, the tailor took my measure for a suit. (b)Galún bainne a thomhas chuig duine, to measure out a gallon of milk to s.o. Mar a thomhais sé chugam thomhais mé chuige, I gave him as good as I got. (c)Intinn, rún, duine a thomhas, to judge s.o.’s mind, intention. Bhí sé do mo thomhas i rith an ama, he was weighing me up all the time. Tá sé ~te agam, I have his measure. (d)Céim, caint, thomhaiste, measured step, speech. Bhí sé ag tomhas na bhfocal, he was measuring his words; he was guarded in his speech. (e)Thomhais sé a dhorn liom, he cocked his fist at me. Bhí siad ag tomhas dorn le chéile, (of fighters) they were sparring for an opening. 2. Guess. ~ cé atá anseo, guess who is here. Ní thomhaisfeá cé mé féin, you’d never guess who I am. Thomhais tú é, you’ve guessed it, you are quite right.