What is "ollamh"

Usage examples of "ollamh".

Then, after moving three times around the stone while the ollamh strummed the harp, the two remaining druids proceeded to where it stood.

Thirty oxen had been roasting since early that morning and, after another recitation by the ollamh, the great king invited his lords to eat and drink with him.

Foremost among them was Datho, the ollamh, or Chief Bard: he of the high-domed head, and beaklike nose.

Sometimes the filidh would question the ollamh, who would answer them by means of riddles they would have to solve in order to discover the answer.

I sat by the fire for a long time, thinking of what I would say, trying to guess how the ollamh might respond, and how to counter any objections he might make.

Then, in -the light of the rising moon, the wise ollamh placed his hand upon my head.

When the last stone had been cast, the bag was closed and, in the sight of all, handed to Ollamh Gwyn, who raised it in his hands.

Upon receiving a positive answer from each ollamh, he returned to the center of the ring and summoned another bard, who approached holding a large wooden bowl.

The dignified ollamh protested weakly, patting his former pupil about the head and shoulders, while the other fil-idh acclaimed the choice with shouts and cheers.

Spreading his cloak so that it covered both his head and that of the deceased, the ancient ollamh remained in this morbid communion despite the ripening stink of death.

In any event Ollamh Calbha, I knew, would not suffer my returnwhy should he?

In any event Ollamh Calbha, I knew, would not suffer my return-why should he?

Abhacan supped and conversed, Ollamh rose quietly, walking around the edge of the fire to kneel beside Fiontan.

He realized Ollamh now regarded him with moderate surprise and he felt color rise warmly in his cheeks.

And now, thanks to you, Ollamh, not only have the Elves seen us, but the lot of you fancy we should keep them as some manner of pets!