What does OGAMS mean?

ogams

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• A type of writing system used in early medieval Ireland and Scotland, consisting of a series of lines and notches carved into stone or wood.
• Plural form of "ogham", which means the same as the above definition.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɑːɡəmz/
• UK: /ˈɒɡəmz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ogams" is the plural form of "ogham", which comes from the Old Irish word "ogam". The ogham alphabet was used to write the early Irish language and was also used in Scotland and Wales. It consists of a series of lines and notches carved into stone or wood. The use of ogham dates back to the 4th century AD and was used until the 6th century AD. Today, ogham is mainly studied by scholars and historians.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words:

• gamas
• ogham
• sagam

7. Example Sentences:

• The ancient ogham writing system is still studied by scholars today.
• He carved the ogams into the stone using a sharp tool.