TORTHAÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
léibheann1, m. (gs. & npl. -bhinn, gpl. ~). 1. Level space, level surface; terrace; platform, stage. (a) ~ tíre, mara, open expanse of land, of sea. (b) ~ abhann, river terrace. ~ muirí, marine terrace. (c) ~ lódála, loading-platform. ~ ar snámh, floating stage. (d) ~ scaoilte, shooting-gallery. ~ cheann staighre, landing. 2. Lit: Solid, unbroken, line. ~ sciath, wall of shields, testudo. ~ léidmheach láidir, bold and strong phalanx.
léibheann2, m. (gs. & npl. -bhinn, gpl. ~). Mil: Levy.