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Eireann

Eireann is the alternative spelling of Eirean.

Meaning of Eirean

Adjective

Eirean (not comparable)

  1. (UK, obsolete, proscribed) Of the state called Eire or the Republic of Ireland, as distinct from the island of Ireland.
    • Clause 1 of this Bill enables the Parliament of Northern Ireland to make legislative provisions for hydro-electric, drainage, water and other schemes to be operated on both sides of the border in conjunction with the Eirean authorities.1947 June 13, George Oliver "NORTHERN IRELAND BILL" Hansard HC Deb vol 438 c1468

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Origin of Eireann

Borrowed from Irish Éireann "Ireland's; of Ireland", genitive case of Éire, "Ireland".

Questions about Eireann

What is Eireann the alternative spelling of?
Eireann is the alternative spelling of Eirean.

Words near Eireann in the dictionary

  1. EIPH
  2. eir
  3. Eire
  4. Eireaboos
  5. Eirean
  6. Eireann
  7. Eireans
  8. Eireboo
  9. Eireboos
  10. eirenarch
  11. eirenarchs

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