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rising of the moon

rising of the moon noun: a rebellion.

Noun

rising of the moon (plural risings of the moon)

  1. (Ireland, poetic) a rebellion.
    • And the peelers and the landlords
      and the risings of the moon
      And if ever I return again,
      'twill be too bloody soon".1981, Johnny McEvoy, The Ballad of John Williams

Forms of rising of the moon

pluralrisings of the moon

Origin of rising of the moon

From the ballad "The Rising of the Moon" (c1865), recounting a battle between the United Irishmen and the British Army during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

Questions about rising of the moon

What does rising of the moon mean?
Rising of the moon means a rebellion.
What part of speech is rising of the moon?
Rising of the moon is a noun.
What is the plural of rising of the moon?
The plural of rising of the moon is risings of the moon.

Words near rising of the moon in the dictionary

  1. rising line
  2. rising lines
  3. rising main
  4. rising mains
  5. rising of the lights
  6. rising of the moon
  7. rising seat
  8. rising seats
  9. rising star
  10. Rising Star Cave
  11. rising stars

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