fearsaid, f. (gs. ~e, pl. ~í).1. Spindle; shaft, axle(-tree). ~ (sníomha, tuirne), spindle (of spinning-wheel). ~ carbaid, shaft of chariot. ~ tiomána, driving axle, driving-shaft. Crann ~e, axle-tree. ~ (caisil), peg (of top). Ar dhéanamh ~e, spindle-shaped. Níl ann ach na ~í, he is only skin and bone. 2. Ridge of sand in tidal waters, tidal ford. 3. Passage; piece of poetry, verse, ditty. 4. Astr:An Fhearsaid, Orion’s belt. (Var:fearsadf)