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mianach
  1.  aptitude(m1)
  2.  mettle(n m1)
  3.  ore(n m1)
Usage
  1. cumadh mianach = shaping of minerals
  2. acmhainn mianach = a potential doctor(n)
  3. tá mianach aisteora ann = he has the makings of an actor
  4. mianach + gen a bheith ionat = to have the makings of(athlete etc)
  5. ciallaíonn mianach imeallach mianach cáilitheach = marginal mine means a qualifying mine
  6. ardú ar an gcaighdeán maireachtála agus ar an mianach saoil = the raising of the standard of living and quality of life
  7. mianach an chomhshaoil a chaomhnú, a chosaint agus a fheabhsú = to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment