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Fó biad inso...
Fó biad inso má ro-saig a broth an ro-saig a blas.
(good * food * this * if * reaches * its * broth * that which * reaches * its * flavor)
This is good food if its broth equals its taste (i.e. if it’s as good as it smells).
Cride hé...
Cride hé
daire cnó
ócán é
pócán dó.
(a heart * he / a grove * of nuts / young man * he / a little kiss * for him)
He’s a heart,
a fruitful grove;
He’s a young man,
a kiss for him.
Orddan ocus tocad duit!
Orddan ocus tocad duit!
(honor * and * fortune * to you)
Honor and fortune to you!
Mani má in talam fue!
Mani má in talam fue!
(if not * break * the * earth * under it(self))
Unless the earth breaks asunder!
Is cert cáich amal a nert.
Is cert cáich amal a nert.
(is * right * of each one * as * his * strength)
One’s right is as one’s strength.
Is maith cech dál dia ticc síd.
Is maith cech dál dia ticc síd.
(is * good * every * meeting * of which * comes * peace)
Any meeting that produces peace is good.