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Gardaí

//ˈɡɑrdaɪ// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The national police force of the Republic of Ireland. plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    Synonym of police generally. Ireland, plural, plural-only

    "Sure don't mind the Gardaí they say. They can't see in."

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of garda form-of, plural
  2. 2
    plural of Garda: members of the Gardaí. form-of, plural

    "Another horrific attack on tourists to Dublin in the city centre and in the height of summer. Gardaí are doing their job with might and main."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Irish Gardaí (“the Guardians”), plural of Garda, q.v.

Etymology 2

From Irish Gardaí (“the Guardians”), plural of Garda, q.v.

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