Erin
/ˈɛɹɪn/ name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 Ireland. poetic
- 2 A female personification of Ireland, in the manner of Britannia.
"Crest of the D.N.G.R. [Dundalk, Newry & Greenore Railway]. The figures represent Britannia and Erin"
- 3 A locale in North America; named in honor of Ireland.; A town in Ontario.
- 4 A locale in North America; named in honor of Ireland.; A town in Wisconsin.
- 5 A locale in North America; named in honor of Ireland.; A town in New York.
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- 6 A locale in North America; named in honor of Ireland.; A city, the county seat of Houston County, Tennessee.
- 7 A locale in North America; named in honor of Ireland.; An unincorporated community in Texas.
- 8 A female or male given name, in use since the mid-20th century, used in honor of Ireland.
Example
More examples"What have you been up to, Erin?"
Etymology
Anglicisation of Irish Éirinn (dative singular and dialectal nominative singular of Éire (“Ireland”)).