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> An Triskell Nevez - is that Gaelic? I presume "Triskell" is the word for
the
> tripartite metal ornament, for "tri" is a very basic
> Indo-European root word for "three"... but "an" and "nevez"? Could "Nevez"
> mean "new"?

That's Breton language (similar to Wales Welsh, Cornwals Cornick and Isle of
Man Manx) which are Celtic but different from Gaelic (Ireland and Scotland)
Triskell (yes "tri" is "three" :) is the symbol of the three elements known
by Celtic ancient peoples: Earth, Water and Fire.
"An" stands for "The" and yes "nevez" means "new".
Good guess :-)
Marc
Brittany

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