Eirish

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A proposed simplified standardised dialect of Irish for use by English-speaking learners historical, uncountable

    "Every Celt under seventy can acquire Eirish ... the supporters of Irish mean to press for the official recognition of Eirish in the schools of Northern and Southern Ireland"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of the state called Eire or the Republic of Ireland, as distinct from the island of Ireland dated, not-comparable, proscribed

    "The new Eirish constitution never mentions the Anglo-king or Empire. ... An Eirish Supreme Court takes the place of the British Privy Council as haven of last resort."

Synonyms

All synonyms
eirean

Example

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"The new Eirish constitution never mentions the Anglo-king or Empire. ... An Eirish Supreme Court takes the place of the British Privy Council as haven of last resort."

Etymology

From Eire + -ish. See also the usage note below.

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