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Eireans

Eireans is the plural of Eirean.

Meaning of Eirean

Noun

Eirean (plural Eireans)

  1. (UK, obsolete, proscribed, rare) A citizen of Eire.
    • Adjectives become missiles when used by an Eirean. The word “elegant,” for instance, is used by Mr. O'Casey as if it were a synonym for unmentionable crimes. It is applied to every non-Eirean he mentions.1945 November 30, St. John Ervine, letter to The Spectator
    Synonyms:
    Eirish

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Questions about Eireans

What is Eireans the plural of?
Eireans is the plural of Eirean.

Words near Eireans in the dictionary

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

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