Eireann
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative spelling of Eirean. British, alt-of, alternative, not-comparable, obsolete, proscribed
"The neutrality, however, causes some peculiar situations, such as that arising from the prohibition of uniforms other than those of the Eireann Defence Forces and the Diplomatic Corps. This would be simple if no one from Eire were a sailor, soldier, or airman in the British Forces, but thousands of them are, and as such they may not wear mufti unless on leave from the B.E.F."
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More examples"The neutrality, however, causes some peculiar situations, such as that arising from the prohibition of uniforms other than those of the Eireann Defence Forces and the Diplomatic Corps. This would be simple if no one from Eire were a sailor, soldier, or airman in the British Forces, but thousands of them are, and as such they may not wear mufti unless on leave from the B.E.F."
Etymology
Borrowed from Irish Éireann "Ireland's; of Ireland", genitive case of Éire, "Ireland".
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